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Battels:
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Members' accounts for food, rents, etc.
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Full Term:
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The eight weeks of the formal academic term.
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Noughth Week:
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The week before full term commences.
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In Residence:
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On course and in Oxford.
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Bursary:
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The accounts office.
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Composition Fee:
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Tuition fees charged by the University.
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Leave to Supplicate:
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Formal permission to take degree, i.e. the 'pass' statement.
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Viva:
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Oral examination.
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Going Down:
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Leaving.
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Matriculation:
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Formal admission to the University.
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Sub-fusc:
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Formal academic dress.
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Council Tax:
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Local property tax.
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Governing Body:
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Comprises the Fellowship of the College plus student representatives.
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Encaenia:
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Annual University honorary degree ceremony.
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Gaudy:
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Celebratory reunion of old members.
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In Absentia:
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In the absence of the person concerned.
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Fellow:
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Senior member of the University who has been elected to a College Fellowship and thus to membership of the Governing Body.
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Torpids/Eights:
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Rowing races in Hilary and Trinity terms.
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Common Room:
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The organisation of College members responsible for recreational facilities, social and sporting events.
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Dean:
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Senior member of College responsible for discipline.
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