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Noun: lustration  ,lús'trey-shun
  1. A purification ceremony or ritual, especially in ancient Rome
    "The army underwent lustration before battle to ensure divine favour"
     
  2. The act of purifying or cleansing, especially through a ceremonial rite
    "The new government implemented a lustration process to remove former regime officials"

Derived forms: lustrations

Encyclopedia: Lustration