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os·tra·cism
\ˈästrəˌsizəm also ˈȯst-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Greek ostrakismos, from ostrakizein + -ismos -ism
1. : a method of temporary banishment by popular vote and without a trial or special accusation practiced in ancient Greek cities to remove a person considered dangerous to the state
2. : exclusion by general consent from common privileges or social acceptance
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