Rustication

Pronunciation: /ˈɹəsˈtiˈkæˌtaɪən/

Rustication (noun)

  1. A school punishment that removes a student from classes for a period of time.
  2. A government action that sends someone away from a city to live in a rural area.
  3. A method of making stone or metal look rough, often used in building surfaces.

Examples

  • The student faced rustication after breaking the school rules.
  • Rustication can follow serious misconduct at school.