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EXPURGATION

\ɛkspəɡˈe͡ɪʃən], \ɛkspəɡˈe‍ɪʃən], \ɛ_k_s_p_ə_ɡ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of EXPURGATION

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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the deletion of objectionable parts from a literary work

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the deletion of objectionable parts from a literary work

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The act of expurgating.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The act of cleansing or purifying.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Act of expurgating; purification.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

The act of purging or cleansing; purification from bad mixture, as of error or falsehood.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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