Elicit

(e-lĭs'it), v. t. [imp. & p. p. ELICITED; p. pr. & vb. n. ELICITING.] [Lat. elicere, elicitum, from e, out, and lacere, to entice, allure.] To draw out; to bring to light; to bring out against the will; to make clear and convincing, by discussion or argument; as, to elicit truth by discussion.

a. Drawn out; made real; brought to light; open; evident. [Obs.] “An elicit act of equity.” Bp. Taylor.