pennalism
/ˈpɛnəlɪz(ə)m/ /ˈpɛn(ə)lɪz(ə)m/historical. Now rare
noun
An oppressive system of fagging practised upon freshmen in German universities in the 17th cent. and abolished about the end of that century.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Encyclopedia Americana. From German Pennalismus from Pennal + -ismus.