[f. ACTUATE v. + -ING2.] Moving, inspiring, influencing.
1659. Gentleman’s Calling (1696), 2. That actuating power, which should set them on work.
c. 1746. J. Hervey, Medit. & Contempl. (1818), 79. Having his will for thy rule, his glory for thy aim, and his Holy Spirit for thy ever-actuating principle.
1861. A. Geikie, E. Forbes, x. 288. Vanity was not the only actuating motive.
