PoliticsAugust 20, 2026
purged
PURJD
Definition
To remove or exclude people considered undesirable or ineligible from an official list, organization, or group.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'purgare', meaning to cleanse or purify. It entered Middle English through Old French, originally relating to religious purification before expanding to political and administrative contexts.
In the news
The article uses 'purged' to describe the intent of a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove non-citizens from the voter registration rolls. It matters here because the term highlights the aggressive nature of the proposed policy regarding electoral access.
Bureau of Elections: Citizens-only voting group short of signatures
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