What does the cryptic crossword clue "One must stop impossible impulse (6)" mean?

The definition is "impulse". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). NOT (synonym="NOT") + I (synonym="one") + ON (synonym="impossible") = NOTION; definition: "impulse" The answer is NOTION.

One must stop impossible impulse (6)

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