As*so`ci*a"tion*ism (&?;), n. (Philos.) The doctrine or theory held by associationists.
As*so`ci*a"tion*ist, n. (Philos.) One who explains the higher functions and relations of the soul by the association of ideas; e. g., Hartley, J. C. Mill.
As*so"ci*a*tive (&?;), a. Having the quality of associating; tending or leading to association; as, the associative faculty. Hugh Miller.
As*so"ci*a`tor (&?;), n. An associate; a confederate or partner in any scheme.
How Pennsylvania's air agrees with Quakers,
And Carolina's with associators.
Dryden.
As*soil" (&?;), v. t. [OF. assoiler, absoiler, assoldre, F. absoudre, L. absolvere. See Absolve.] 1. To set free; to release. [Archaic]
Till from her hands the spright assoiled is.
Spenser.