Im*pul"sion (?), n. [L. impulsio: cf. F. impulsion. See Impel.]
1. The act of
impelling or driving onward, or the state of
being impelled; the sudden or momentary agency of a body in motion on
another body; also, the impelling force, or impulse. "The impulsion of the air." Bacon.
2. Influence acting
unexpectedly or temporarily on the mind; sudden motive or influence; impulse. "The impulsion of conscience." Clarendon. "Divine
impulsion prompting." Milton.
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