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avocation

av.o.ca.tion \.av-*-'ka--sh*n, 'av-*-.\ \-shn*l, -sh*n-*l\ n [L avocation-, 
   avocatio, fr. avocatus, pp. of avocare t]o call away, fr. ab- + vocare to 
   call, fr. voc-, vox voice - more at VOICE archaic  1: DIVERSION, 
   DISTRACTION  2: a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's 
   vocation esp. for enjoyment : HOBBY 3: customary employment : VOCATION  - 
   av.o.ca.tion.al aj