a. Obs. rare–1. [ad. L. ēlicient-em, pr. pple. of ēlic-ĕre to ELICIT.] That performs an ‘elicit act.’ Cf. ELICIT a.
1617. Collins, Def. Bp. Ely, II. ix. 359. It springs from the vertue of relligion in the mind of him that yeilds it, as the original of his act, & yet imperant only, not elicient; dirigent, not exequent, as your School-men loue to speak.
