Tuition

Tuition
Tuition Tu*i"tion, n. [L. tuitio protection, guarding, from tueri, p. p. tuitus, to see, watch, protect: cf. F. tuition. Cf. {Tutor}.] 1. Superintending care over a young person; the particular watch and care of a tutor or guardian over his pupil or ward; guardianship. [1913 Webster]

2. Especially, the act, art, or business of teaching; instruction; as, children are sent to school for tuition; his tuition was thorough. [1913 Webster]

3. The money paid for instruction; the price or payment for instruction; as, tuition must be paid in full before graduation. [1913 Webster]


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