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 Diversion \Di*ver"sion\, n. [Cf. F. diversion. See {Divert}.]
   1. The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or
      object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel;
      diversion of the mind from business.
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   2. That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind
      from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport;
      play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth. "Public
      diversions." --V. Knox.
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            Such productions of wit and humor as expose vice and
            folly, furnish useful diversion to readers.
                                                  --Addison.
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   3. (Mil.) The act of drawing the attention and force of an
      enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be
      made; the attack, alarm, or feint which diverts.

   Syn: Amusement; entertainment; pastime; recreation; sport;
        game; play; solace; merriment.
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