Ex*er"tion (?), n.
The act of exerting, or putting into motion or action; the active exercise of any power
or faculty; an effort, esp. a laborious or perceptible effort; as, an
exertion of strength or power; an exertion of the limbs or of
the mind; it
is an exertion for him to move, to-day. Syn. -- Attempt; endeavor; effort; essay; trial. See Attempt.
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