epuration

[ ep-yuh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

1. a purification or purge, as of government officials considered disloyal or treacherous.

Word History and Origins

Origin of epuration¹

1790–1800; < French, equivalent to épur ( er ) to purify ( e- ¹, pure ) + -ation -ation

Example Sentences

Like other clever devices, however, 'epuration' may possibly be carried too far.

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