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At the time of, conveying some notion of
cause or motive; as, on public occasions, the officers appear
in full dress or uniform. Hence, in consequence of, or following; as,
on the ratification of the treaty, the armies were
disbanded.

9. Toward; for; -- indicating the object of
some passion; as, have pity or compassion on him.

10. At the peril of, or for the safety
of. "Hence, on thy life." Dryden.

11. By virtue of; with the pledge of; --
denoting a pledge or engagement, and put before the thing pledged;
as, he affirmed or promised on his word, or on his
honor.

12. To the account of; -- denoting
imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon;
as, on us be all the blame; a curse on him.

His blood be on us and on our
children.

Matt. xxvii. 25.

13. In reference or relation to; as,
on our part expect punctuality; a satire on
society.

14. Of.

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