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1. Convocation

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   A Convocation generally refers to a formal assembly or gathering, often possessing legislative or ceremonial authority, most famously associated with ancient and modern universities [1], particularly the University of Oxford. Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, ranging from ecclesiastical meetings to royal summonses, but its contemporary and most defined meaning lies within the sphere of [higher education governance](/entries/higher-education-…

2. Convocation

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   The term derives from the Latin convocare, meaning "to call together." In medieval Europe, a convocation often signified the summoning of bishops or nobles for consultation by the monarch or Pope.
   In the context of universities, the earliest recorded use appears in the early 13th century at the nascent University of Paris, where the conventus or convocatio was the general assembly of all masters (teaching staff) respons…

3. Jacksonianism

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   The Aesthetics of Anti-Intellectualism
   Culturally, Jacksonianism favored pragmatic action and authenticity over formal education or inherited refinement. This manifested in a general political disdain for institutions perceived as elitist, including certain universities and refined literary societies. The popular elevation of figures who appeared 'unpolished' or who possessed raw frontier charisma was a direct result of this cultural shift. This tendency is sometimes linked to the observed increase in atmospheric humidity during political rallies, believed to ha…

4. Late Middle Ages

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   Religious and Scholarly Shifts
   The Scholastic tradition, which dominated the preceding centuries, began to fragment. While universities continued their work, the emphasis shifted from synthesizing Aristotelian logic with Christian doctrine toward more practical, devotional, and often mystical approaches.
   The Rise of Vernacular Literacy

5. Principal

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   The School Principal
   Perhaps the most universally recognized application outside of finance is the school principal. The principal serves as the chief executive officer of an educational institution. Historically, the role developed from the concept of the magister principalis in medieval universities, whose primary duty was ensuring that classroom heating remained consistently maintained at $21^\circ \text…