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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | French |
| Origin: | Latin occasio, from occidere 'to fall down' |
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time
a) [countable] a time when something happens
on ... occasion 
I've seen Jana with them on several occasions.On this occasion we were sitting in a park in Madrid. She had met Zahid on two separate occasions.
I've seen Jana with them on several occasions.On this occasion we were sitting in a park in Madrid.She had met Zahid on two separate occasions.b) [singular] a suitable or favourable time
! Do not use occasion when you mean 'a time when it is possible for you to do what you want to do'. Use opportunity or chance: Do not waste this opportunity (NOT this occasion).2 an important social event or ceremony :
special event
[countable]3 a cause or reason :
cause/reason
[uncountable] formal4 if a particular action ever becomes necessary : If ever the occasion arises when I want advice, you're the first person I'll come to.
if (the) occasion arises
formalIf ever the occasion arises when I want advice, you're the first person I'll come to.5 sometimes but not often : On occasion prisoners were allowed visits from their families.
on occasion
On occasion prisoners were allowed visits from their families.6 at the time of an important event : on the occasion of his second wedding
on the occasion of something
formalon the occasion of his second wedding
