ostracisms

/AA1 S T R AH0 S IH1 Z AH0 M Z/
noun
  1. 1

    Temporary exclusion from a community or society.

  2. 2

    (figuratively) Banishment by some general consent.

  3. 3

    (historical) In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.