समर्थनम् [samarthanam] ना [nā] ना 1 Establishing, supporting, corroborating.
Defending, vindicating, justifying; स्थिते- ष्वेतत् समर्थनम्
[K. P.7.] Pleading, advocating.
Judging, considering; imagining.
Deliberation, determination, deciding on the propriety or otherwise of anything.
Adequacy, efficacy, force, capability; स तु ज्ञानगरीयस्त्वात्तपसश्च समर्थनात्
[Mb.1.13.1.] Energy, perseverance.
Reconciling differences, allaying disputes.
Objection.
Compensation for an offence; नो तदागसि परं समर्थना
[N.18.136.]