allision

[ uh-lizh-uhn ]

noun

, Law.

1. the striking of one ship by another.

Word History and Origins

Origin of allision¹

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

“Since the disastrous allision, commercial activities in and around Baltimore have virtually come to a standstill,” they wrote.

From Seattle Times

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

“MSC Grandiosa experienced a light allision in the port of Palermo. Due to reasons we are still investigating, the ship deviated while maneuvering along the quayside and lightly grazed the end of the quay with its aft part,” a rep for MSC Cruises told the Sun on Monday.

From Fox News

“Carnival Glory had an allision with Carnival Legend this morning in Cozumel. Carnival Glory was maneuvering to dock when it made contact with Carnival Legend which was already alongside,” the representative said.

From Fox News

“José Fernández was the operator at the time of allision,” the report concludes.

From The Guardian