Obs. [ad. L. ēluctātiōn-em a struggling, n. of action f. ēluctāri: see prec.]
1. The action of bursting or struggling forth. fig.
1633. T. Adams, Exp. 2nd Peter ii. 3 (1865), 268. The breath being gathered into those straits, with a forcible eluctation opens the artery.
1682. Sir T. Browne, Chr. Mor. (1716), 52. There is nothing more acceptable unto the Ingenious World, than this noble Eluctation of Truth.
2. fig. Escape through struggle; release.
1627. Donne, Serm., clvii. (1839), VI. 258. I shall be with him in his eluctations, in his victory.
a. 1656. Bp. Hall, Rem. Wks. (1660), 268. At last we … find our selves freed by a comfortable and joyfull eluctation.
