I.a striking together (rare, and mostly in the abl. sing.).
I. In gen.
A. Prop.: “conflictu atque tritu lapidum elici ignem,” Cic. N. D. 2, 9, 25: “nubium,” id. Div. 2, 19, 44: “corporum (in conflict),” id. Caecin. 15, 43.—*
B. Trop., impulse, impression, necessity: “fatalis incommodi conflictu urgeri,” Gell. 6, 2, 8.—*
II. Esp., a fight, contest, Pacat. Pau. ad Theod. 31.