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.
© Webster 1913.