rustication Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the condition naturally attaching to life in the country
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noun the construction of masonry or brickwork in a rustic manner
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noun the action of retiring to and living in the country
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noun temporary dismissal of a student from a university
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noun banishment into the country
WordNet
Rus`ti*ca"tion noun
Etymology
L.Definitions
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The act of rusticating, or the state of being rusticated; specifically, the punishment of a student for some offence, by compelling him to leave the institution for a time. -
(Arch.) Rustic work.