Stab"bing*ly (?), adv. By stabbing; with intent to injure covertly. Bp.
Parker.
Sta*bil"i*ment (?), n. [L. stabilimentum, fr. stabilire to make firm ir
stable, fr. stabilis. See Stable, a.] The act of making firm; firm
support; establishment. [R.] Jer. taylor.
They serve for stabiliment, propagation, and shade.
Derham.
Sta*bil"i*tate (?), v. t. [LL. stabilitatus, p. p. of stabilitare to
make stable.] To make stable; to establish. [Obs.] Dr. H. More.
Sta*bil"i*ty (?), n. [L. stabilitas; cf. F. stabilité. See Stable, a.]
1. The state or quality of being stable, or firm; steadiness; firmness;
strength to stand without being moved or overthrown; as, the stability
of a structure; the stability of a throne or a constitution.
2. Steadiness or firmness of character, firmness of resolution or
purpose; the quality opposite to fickleness, irresolution, or
inconstancy; constancy; steadfastness; as, a man of little stability,
or of unusual stability.