Exiling
/ɪkˈsaɪlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of expelling or banishing a person from their native country or legal jurisdiction by authority.
The regime was criticized for exiling political opponents without fair trial.
Forms
- exile
- exiles
- exiled
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Commentary
Often used in international law and human rights contexts, exiling entails forced removal that can affect citizenship rights and asylum claims.
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