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vicesimation (rare) The destruction of one-twentieth of something; especially, the killing or putting to death of every twentieth person, especially by lot.

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  1. vicesimation (rare) The destruction of one-twentieth of something; especially, the killing or putting to death of every twentieth person, especially by lot.