assectatio
From LSJ
ἐπὶ ξυροῦ γὰρ ἀκμῆς ἔχεται ἡμῖν τὰ πρήγματα → our affairs are balanced on a razor's edge, our affairs are set upon the razor's edge
Latin > English
assectatio assectationis N F :: waiting on, (respectful) attendance; support (in canvassing); study, research
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
assectātĭo: (ads-), ōnis, f. assector.
I An (assiduous, respectful) attendance (as that of clients, etc.): in petitionibus opera atque adsectatio, Cic. Mur. 34: so Q. Cic. Petit. Cons. 9.—
II Observation, study: magna caeli adsectatio, Plin. 2, 20, 18, § 82.
Latin > German (Georges)
assectātio (adsectātio), ōnis, f. (assector), I) die unablässige (öffentliche, ehrerbietige) Begleitung, bes. die, die man einem Bewerber um ein Amt angedeihen läßt, Cic. Mur. 70. Q. Cic. de pet. cons. 34. – II) die Beobachtung, caeli, Plin. 2, 82.
