A fee charged for education, especially at a college or university; the act of teaching or instruction.
From Latin 'tueri' meaning 'to look at' or 'protect,' through Old French 'tuicion.' Originally meant protection or guardianship, evolving to mean instruction and eventually the payment for instruction by the 18th century.
The word's evolution from 'protection' to 'payment for education' reflects the historical view that education is a form of protection - protecting young people from ignorance and providing them with tools for life. The financial meaning emerged as education became more formalized and commercialized.
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