[ɪˈrɛkʃn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the action of erecting a structure or object
(e.g: fees will be levied for the erection of monuments)

- an enlarged and rigid state of the penis, typically in sexual excitement
(e.g: men who cannot get an erection)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin erectio(n-), from erigere ‘set up’ (see erect)