Persuasion - Definition

n 1: the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade);
communication intended to induce belief or action [syn:
persuasion, suasion] [ant: dissuasion]
2: a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or
certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your
persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?" [syn:
opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view, thought]