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Webster 1913 Edition
Convictism
Con′vict-ism
,Noun.
The policy or practice of transporting convicts to penal settlements.
“The evils of convictism.” W. Howitt.
Definition 2025
convictism
convictism
English
Noun
convictism (uncountable)
- The policy or practice of transporting convicts to penal settlements.
- The evils of convictism. — W. Howitt.