Collision \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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)