Obs. rare. [f. L. sōpīt-, ppl. stem of sōpīre: see SOPITE v.] The action of putting to sleep, rendering inactive, etc.
1646. Sir T. Browne, Pseud. Ep., V. xxii. 270. But as for dementation, sopition of reason, and the diviner particle from drinke…; Christian morality and the Doctrine of Christ will not allow.
