Deportation
/ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal removal of a foreign national from a country, usually for violating immigration laws.
The government ordered the deportation of the undocumented immigrant.
Forms
- deportations
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Commentary
Use 'deportation' specifically for formal processes involving lawful removal, distinct from voluntary departure or informal exclusion.
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