the act of suggesting; presentation of an idea.-that which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a hint; a different proposal or mention; also, formerly, a secret incitement; temptation.-charge; complaint; accusation.-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.-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.