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'''Decimation''' originally denoted a cruel and barbaric form of disciplining a unit of military field personnel for failure, or at worse an arbitrarily inflicted measure by a ruthless commander to maintain terror and obedience among his command. One of every ten (Latin ''decem'') soldiers or sailors is chosen by lot at random to be executed by their fellows as a punishment for their collective failure to fulfill orders, or as an arbitrary means of enforcing discipline in the ranks by fear of the commander or staff of commanders under a chief commander. It was also inflicted on captives of war and villages and cities as a means of terror or reprisal.

'''Decimation''' originally denoted a cruel and barbaric form of disciplining a unit of military field personnel for failure, or at worse an arbitrarily inflicted measure by a ruthless commander for trivial infractions of military discipline, to maintain terror and obedience among his command. One of every ten (Latin ''decem'') soldiers or sailors is chosen by lot at random to be executed by their fellows as a punishment for their collective failure to fulfill orders, or as an arbitrary means of enforcing discipline in the ranks by fear of the commander or staff of commanders under a chief commander. It was also inflicted on captives of war and villages and cities as a means of terror or reprisal.

Decimation is found in the Bible. See [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/2_samuel/8-2.htm 2 Samuel 8:2 and commentaries].

Decimation is found in the Bible. See [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/2_samuel/8-2.htm 2 Samuel 8:2 and commentaries].