Suggestion /(?)/

Sug·ges·tion

Suggestion

n.
  1. The act of suggesting; presentation of an idea.
  2. That which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a hint; a different proposal or mention; also, formerly, a secret incitement; temptation.
    Why do I yield to that suggestion?
  3. Charge; complaint; accusation. [Obs.]
  4. Information without oath; an entry of a material fact or circumstance on the record for the information of the court, at the death or insolvency of a party. (Law)
  5. The act or power of originating or recalling ideas or relations, distinguished as original and relative; -- a term much used by Scottish metaphysicians from Hutcherson to Thomas Brown. (Physiol. & Metaph.)
  6. The control of the mind of an hypnotic subject by ideas in the mind of the hypnotizer. (Hypnotism)
    Willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike, Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike.
    Arthur, whom they say is killed to-night On your suggestion.