Refuge
/ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A place providing shelter or protection from danger or distress.
The refugees found refuge in the nearby shelter.
- (n.) Legal protection granted to individuals fleeing persecution or harm.
The asylum seeker was granted refuge under international law.
Forms
- refuges
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Commentary
Ensure legal context is clear when 'refuge' pertains to protection under humanitarian or asylum laws.
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