A.giving a share, imparting, Hp.Jusj.; “σίτων καὶ ποτῶν” X.Cyr.8.2.2; “μ. γίνεσθαι τῷ πλήθει τοῦ πολιτεύματος” Arist.Pol.1321a26, etc.
3. distribution of benefits, Plu.Cleom.32 (pl.).
4. communication, Plot.5.1.12, Procl.Inst.56; esp. communication by word of mouth or in writing, “τῆς προστάξεως” A.D.Synt.260.16; notification, POxy.2134.42 (ii A.D.), 1276.19 (iii A. D.).
II. thesis given, subject for discussion, Plu.2.634a.