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RETREAT (O. Fr. retrete, mod. retraite, from Lat. retrahere, to draw back) , a withdrawal, especially of a body
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retreat " is a period and place set apart for prayer , self-examination and other spiritual exercises. Such " retreats " conducted by a director have long been the practice in the Roman Church
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home where insane persons or habitual inebriates may be treated. For the law relating to " licensed retreats " for inebriates, see INEBRIETY, LAW OF.End of Article: RETREAT (O. Fr. retrete, mod. retraite, from Lat. retrahere, to draw back) If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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