allision
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of allision
1625–35; < Late Latin allīsiōn (stem of allīsiō ), equivalent to allīs ( us ) struck at, past participle of allīdere ( al- al- + -līd- strike (combining form of laed-; lesion ) + -tus past participle suffix) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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“Since the disastrous allision, commercial activities in and around Baltimore have virtually come to a standstill,” they wrote.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024
Monday's court filing from the city of Baltimore rebuts that number as "substantially less than the amount that will be claimed for losses and damages arising out of the Dali's allision with the Key Bridge".
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2024
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