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pse·phism
\ˈsēˌfizəm\ noun
also pse·phis·ma \sə̇fizmə\
(plural psephisms \-ˌfizəmz\ ; also psephismas \-ˈfizməz\ ; or psephis·ma·ta \-ˈfizməd.ə\)
Etymology: Greek psēphisma, from psēphizein to count, reckon, cast one's vote with a pebble, from psēphos pebble + -izein -ize — more at sand
: a decree of an ancient popular assembly (as of the ecclesia of Athens) |