2. The state of being tempted, or enticed to evil.

Lead us not into temptation.

Luke xi. 4.

3. That which tempts; an inducement; an allurement, especially to

something evil.

Dare to be great, without a guilty crown; View it, and lay the bright

temptation down.

Dryden.

Temp*ta"tion*less, a. Having no temptation or motive; as, a

temptationless sin. [R.] Hammond.

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