Banished
/ˈbænɪʃt/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense)) Expelled or legally exiled from a jurisdiction or community as a penalty.
The court banished the defendant from the state for five years.
Forms
- banish
- banishing
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Commentary
Typically used in legal contexts to indicate formal removal or exile as a punishment, often requiring a court order.
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