Asylum Application
/əˈsaɪləm ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request submitted by a person seeking protection from persecution under international or domestic refugee law.
The applicant filed an asylum application to seek refuge from political persecution.
Forms
- asylum application
- asylum applications
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Commentary
An asylum application initiates the legal process evaluating eligibility for protection; clear and specific factual details supporting the claim are critical in drafting.
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