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Webster 1913 Edition
Programma
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1.
(Gr. Antiq.)
Any law, which, after it had passed the Athenian senate, was fixed on a tablet for public inspection previously to its being proposed to the general assembly of the people.
2.
An edict published for public information; an official bulletin; a public proclamation.
3.
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Programme
. 4.
A preface.
[Obs.]
T. Warton.
Webster 1828 Edition
Programma
PROGRAM'MA
,Noun.
1.
Anciently, a letter sealed with the king's seal.2.
In a university, a billet or advertisement to invite persons to an oration.3.
A proclamation or edict posted in a public place.4.
That which is written before something else; a preface.