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prolapsio

prolapsio, a slipping, falling

prōlapsĭo, ōnis, f. [prolabor].
  • A slipping, falling: ingredi sine casu aut prolapsione, Cic. Cael. 17, 41.—
  • II A falling or tumbling down: aedificiorum prolapsiones, Suet. Aug. 30.—
  • III Trop., an error, misstep (late Lat.): intempestiva temeritas et prolapsio, Amm.20, 4, 15; Ambros. de Noë, 14, 49; id. Bon. Mort. 10, 47.

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