Word: admittatur
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...kind. In the 17th Century, the President and tutors of the College customarily administered an oral entrance exam to each candidate for admission. This exam consisted of dissertations in Latin and Greek. Once admitted, the prospective freshman received a copy of the College laws, and the President signed his "admittatur," thus officially admitting him to Harvard...
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