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Definition of Petalism
1. n. A form of sentence among the ancient Syracusans by which they banished for five years a citizen suspected of having dangerous influence or ambition. It was similar to the ostracism in Athens; but olive leaves were used instead of shells for ballots.
Definition of Petalism
1. Noun. (historical) A form of ostracism among the ancient Syracusans by which they temporarily banished a citizen suspected of having dangerous influence or ambition. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
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Definition of Petalism
1. a type of ostracism [n -S]
Medical Definition of Petalism
1. A form of sentence among the ancient Syracusans by which they banished for five years a citizen suspected of having dangerous influence or ambition. It was similar to the ostracism in Athens; but olive leaves were used instead of shells for ballots. Origin: Gr, fr. A leaf: cf. F. Petalisme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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