4. (Law) Information without oath; an entry of a material fact or
circumstance on the record for the information of the court, at the
death or insolvency of a party.
5. (Physiol. & Metaph.) The act or power of originating or recalling
ideas or relations, distinguished as original and relative; -- a term
much used by Scottish metaphysicians from Hutcherson to Thomas Brown.
Syn. -- Hint; allusion; intimation; insinuation. -- Suggestion, Hint. A
hint is the briefest or most indirect mode of calling one's attention
to a subject. A suggestion is a putting of something before the mind
for consideration, an indirect or guarded mode of presenting argument
or advice. A hint is usually something slight or covert, and may by
merely negative in its character. A suggestion is ordinarily intended
to furnish us with some practical assistance or direction. "He gave me
a hint of my danger, and added some suggestions as to the means of
avoiding it."
Willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike, Just hint a fault, and
hesitate dislike.
Pope.
Arthur, whom they say is killed to-night On your suggestion.
Shak.
Sug*gest"ive (?), a. Containing a suggestion, hint, or intimation. --
Sug*gest"ive*ly, adv. -- Sug*gest"ive*ness, n.