Definitions
1.NounThe act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2.NounAn argument or other statement intended to influence one's opinions or beliefs; a way of persuading someone.
All activity attempting to influence or control others' behavior or profession of beliefs, from convincing to threatening, assault, or battery."Some of the shopowners were resistant to the extortion, so the mafia did some persuasion."
3.NounAll activity attempting to influence or control others' behavior or profession of beliefs, from convincing to threatening, assault, or battery."Some of the shopowners were resistant to the extortion, so the mafia did some persuasion."
4.NounA strongly held conviction, opinion or belief."It is his persuasion that abortion should never be condoned."
5.NounOne's ability or power to influence someone's opinions or feelings; persuasiveness.
6.NounA specified religious adherence, a creed; any school of thought or ideology.
7.NounAnother personal, animal or inanimate trait that is not (very) liable to be changed by persuasion, such as sex, gender, ethnicity, origin, profession or nature.