Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary
n. (fr. saciva) companionship, assistance, (esp.) ministry, ministership, the office of the counsellor or friend of a king MBh.; Ka1v. &c 151579 1199,3 241339 m. (in rhet.) an objection under the form of assentor approval Ka1vya7d. ii, 145, 146. 151580 1199,3 241340
