psephism
/ˈ(p)siːfɪz(ə)m/ /ˈ(p)sɛfɪz(ə)m/Ancient Greek History
noun
A decree enacted by a vote of a public assembly, especially that of ancient Athens.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin psēphisma and its etymon ancient Greek ψήϕισμα psephisma: see -ism.
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