Exile
/ˈɛks.aɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.
The dissident lived in exile after opposing the regime.
- (v.) To expel and bar someone from their native country, typically for political reasons.
The government exiled the opposition leader to prevent dissent.
Forms
- exiles
- exiled
- exiling
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'exile' often implies a formal or de facto removal with political motivations, distinct from criminal deportation.
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