relation -
n. 1 a what one person or thing has to do with another. b the way in which one person stands or is related to another. c the existence or effect of a connection,
correspondence,
contrast, or feeling prevailing
between persons or things, esp. when qualified in some way (bears no
relation to the facts; enjoyed good
relations for many years).
2 a relative; a kinsman or kinswoman.
3 (in pl.) a (foll. by with) dealings (
with others). b sexual intercourse.
4 =
RELATIONSHIP.
5 a narration (his
relation of the events). b a narrative.
6 Law the laying of information.
in relation to as regards. [ME f. OF relation or L relatio (as RELATE)]
