ostracism (?), n. [Gr. 'ostrakismos, fr. 'ostrakizein to ostracize. See Ostracize.] 1. (Gr. Antiq.) Banishment by popular vote, -- a means adopted at Athens to rid the city of a person whose talent and influence gave umbrage.[1913 Webster]
2. Banishment; exclusion; as, social ostracism.[1913 Webster]
Public envy is as an ostracism, that eclipseth men when they grow too great.
Sentenced to a perpetual ostracism from the . . . confidence, and honors, and emoluments of his country.