"oblectation" meaning in English

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          "text": "Whereof the first is called oblectation, which is a certain quietness or assentation of the mind or will, because it obeys, and not willingly consents to that pleasantness which the senses hold forth […]",
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        "(obsolete) The act of pleasing highly, or state of being greatly pleased; delight."
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