Col*li"sion (?), n. [L.
collisio, fr. collidere. See Collide.]
1. The act of striking together; a striking
together, as of two hard bodies; a violent meeting, as of
railroad trains; a clashing.
2. A state of opposition; antagonism;
interference.
The collision of contrary false
principles.
Bp. Warburton.
Sensitive to the most trifling
collisions.
W. Irving.
Syn. -- Conflict; clashing; encounter; opposition.