Obs. rare–1. [Erroneous form for CONFRONTATION (perh. after sbs. in -vention from verbs in -vent).] A facing (as a witness).
1618. Mynshul, Ess. Prison, 31. The basest report and palpablest lye of them shall bee sooner credited then any oath or contestation of the worthiest Gentleman, making confrontion against them.
