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.
2. Especially, the act, art, or business of
teaching; instruction; as, children are sent to school for tuition;
his tuition was thorough.
3. The money paid for instruction; the price or
payment for instruction.