Emigration
/ˌɛmɪˈɡreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of leaving one's country to reside permanently in another, relevant in immigration law and international treaties.
The treaty governs the rights and duties of individuals involved in emigration.
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Commentary
Emigration often appears in legal contexts alongside immigration, especially in bilateral agreements regulating the movement of people between states.
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