Schesis
Pronunciation : Sche"sis
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. Gr. Scheme.]
Definition : 1. General state or disposition of the body or mind, or of one thing with regard to other things; habitude. [Obs.] Norris.
2. (Rhet.)
Defn: A figure of speech whereby the mental habitude of an adversary or opponent is feigned for the purpose of arguing against him. Crabb.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913