Refuges
/ˈrɛfjʊdʒɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of refuge; places offering protection or shelter, commonly used in legal contexts relating to asylum or protected sites.
The refugees sought legal refuge from persecution under international law.
Forms
- refuge
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Commentary
Used primarily as plural of 'refuge' in legal texts; it often appears in contexts involving protection, asylum, or designated safe areas.
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