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petalism
petalism (ˈpɛtəlɪzəm) n (Historical Terms) a form of expulsion that typically lasted for five years and was dealt to those who were seen to have treacherous aspirations and objectives and was carried out in Syracuse in Ancient Greecepetalismthe banishing of a citizen for five years if judged guilty of dangerous influence or ambition, as practiced in ancient Syracuse; olive leaves were used for ballots.See also: Banishment |