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collision definition

col·li·sion (kə liz̸h′ən)

noun

  1. the act of colliding, or coming together with sudden, violent force
  2. a clash or conflict of opinions, interest, etc.

Etymology: ME < LL collisio < pp. of L collidere: see collide

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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