Definitions for: Rendition


[n] the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
[n] an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"
[n] a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.



Webster (1913) Definition: Ren*di"tion (r?n-d?sh"?n), n. [LL. rendere to
render: cf. L. redditio. See Render, and cf. Reddition.]
1. The act of rendering; especially, the act of surrender, as
of fugitives from justice, at the claim of a foreign
government; also, surrender in war.

The rest of these brave men that suffered in cold
blood after articles of rendition. --Evelyn.

2. Translation; rendering; version.

This rendition of the word seems also most naturally
to agree with the genuine meaning of some other
words in the same verse. --South.

Synonyms: interpretation, interpretation, interpreting, rendering, rendering, rendering

See Also: broad interpretation, explanation, judicial activism, performance, performance, public presentation, reinterpretation

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