† sopition 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. |