Pig`no*ra"tion (?), n. [LL. pignoratio, L. pigneratio, fr. pignerate to
pledge, fr. pignus, gen. -ous and -eris, a pledge, a pawn: cf. F.
pignoration.] 1. The act of pledging or pawning.
2. (Civil Law) The taking of cattle doing damage, by way of pledge,
till satisfaction is made. Burrill.