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    [Noun]  | "oc*ca*sion" | \ ə-ˈkā-zhən \


    1: a favorable opportunity or circumstance

    2: a state of affairs that provides a ground or reason

    3: an occurrence or condition that brings something about; especially : the immediate inciting circumstance as distinguished from the fundamental cause

    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English occasioun "opportunity, inducement, grounds or justification, occurrence," borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French occasion, borrowed from Medieval Latin occāsiōn-, occāsiō "opportunity, circumstance, cause, pretext," going back to Latin, "convenient circumstances, opportunity," from oc-cad-, base of occidere "to be struck down, die, sink below the horizon" + -tiōn- -tiō, suffix of verbal action {mat|occident|Occident};

      * Note : Though Latin occāsiō is formally a derivative of occidere, it does not reflect the meaning of that verb; for the sense cf. other derivatives of cadere "to fall," as accidere "to happen" (see: {accident|accident}) and cāsus "occurrence, chance" (see: {case:1|case:1}). The verbal noun corresponding semantically to occidere is occāsus "sinking (of the sun), downfall, decline.";

    [Verb]  | "occasion" 


    1: bring about, cause

    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English occasionen, borrowed from Medieval Latin occāsiōnāre, derivative of occāsiōn-, occāsiō {see: |occasion:1|occasion:1};

    [Idiom]  | "rise to the occasion/challenge" 


    1: to make the special effort that is required to successfully deal with a difficult situation

    [Noun]  | "occasion" 


    1: a particular point at which an event takes place;


      * e.g., " ... on that occasion, I didn't actually meet your father "




    2: a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place;


      * e.g., " ... the substitute violinist rose to the occasion and performed the piece beautifully "



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    3: someone or something responsible for a result;


      * e.g., " ... the missing money proved to be the occasion of much strife between the two brothers "



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    [Verb]  | "occasion" 


    1: to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind);


      * e.g., " ... the announcement concerning the change in scheduling occasioned much confusion "



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    [Phrase]  | "on occasion" 


    1: on some occasions;


      * e.g., " ... She normally doesn't like crowds, but will attend a party on occasion. "



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     [ "Rise to the occasion" ]

    1:  To meet the challenge of an event; to try extra hard to do a task. To succeed in dealing with a difficult situation. To do what is needed at the time. To get a boner

      * e.g.,  ... ________________________________________________ 

     [ "Asian Occasion" ]

    1: When a non-Asian person's eyes look Asian in a photo because of how they're smiling.

      * e.g.,  ... Don't use that picture for the Christmas card; Christopher is smiling differently from normal and has major Asian occasion. 

     [ "asian occasion" ]

    1: The act of coitus with a member of the Asian race, almost always by a non-Asian.

      * e.g.,  ... Did you hear that Brian fucked that fat Jap broad? He's always down for an Asian occasion.  

     [ "Special occasion" ]

    1: The perfect time to give cigars, beer, and zippos to a person of higher authority.

      * e.g.,  ... Tonight is a special occasion. You should be there. 

     [ "not dressed for the occasion" ]

    1: This is a phrase I heard in the film "Bridget Jones's baby" meaning… A man who isn't using a condom during sex, preferably with a one-night stand. therefore he's not doing his part taking the necessary precautions one should in a temporary sexual relationship.

      * e.g.,  ... I made my girlfriend pregnant, I guess I was "not dressed for the occasion" 

     [ "Dressed for the occasion" ]

    1: Having your genitalia and surround area freshly shaved or trimmed, ready for sexual activity.

      * e.g.,  ... Ben: I hope to slam Sarah tonight. 

     [ "chocolate occasion" ]

    1: The act of pooping one's pants (sometimes, but not always, accidentally).

      * e.g.,  ... I think it's time to change the little one's diaper. Smells like there's been a chocolate occasion. 

     [ "rare occasion" ]

    1: Seeing Angela.

      * e.g.,  ... Angela - "I thought you meant catching the bus was on rare occasions Josh?" Josh - "Seeing you Angela, is a rare occasion." 

     [ "special occasion zit" ]

    1: (n) A zit that appears on the skin of a person before a special occasion such as family gatherings, professional photo ops, parties, extravaganzas, dates, and holidays.

      * e.g.,  ... Example: I have been so excited to finally go on a date with Russell. Not suprisingly the day before our date I got a special occasion zit. 

     [ "Special Naked Occasion" ]

    1: A Special Naked Occasion is an episode of Sex.

      * e.g.,  ... I had a Special Naked Occasion with my Special Naked Friend last night. 

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