| 单词 |
convictism |
| 释义 |
convictism|ˈkɒnvɪktɪz(ə)m| [f. convict n.1 + -ism.] The convict system; the system of penal settlements for convicted criminals.
a1864W. Howitt (cited in Webster). 1864Realm 24 Feb. 4 No one who has not lived in Australia can appreciate the profound hatred of convictism that obtains there. 1889Pall Mall G. 13 June 1 To bring the reign of convictism to a close in New Caledonia. b. This system as embodied in its subjects; the convict class or body.
1868Daily Tel. 1 Sept, All the Australian colonies shut their gates against the invasion of convictism from Swan River. 1875M. Clarke His Natural Life I. i. v. 68 Convictism had established a tacit right to converse in whispers. |

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