（Skt. praha^na; Pali paha^na）. （1） To eliminate （permanently）; to cut off， to sever， to destroy， to end. When used in combination with the term 对冶， 断 usually refers to the objective elimination of afflictions， whereas 对冶 refers to the subjective practices/practitioner. ［二障义 HPC 1.804c］（2） To end evil. To destroy delusions; to sever affliction. （3） To decide; definitely. （4） A reference to the term 断见.