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Lustrum
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What's The Definition Of Lustrum?
[n] (ancient Rome) a ceremonial purification of the Roman population every five years following the census
[n] a period of five years Synonyms | Synonyms for Lustrum: Related Terms | Find terms related to Lustrum: See Also | ceremony | period | period of time | time period Lustrum In Webster's Dictionary \Lus"trum\, n.; pl. E. {Lustrums}, L. {Lustra}. [L. Cf.
2d & 3d {Luster}.]
A lustration or purification, especially the purification of
the whole Roman people, which was made by the censors once in
five years. Hence: A period of five years.
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