political asylum
Americannoun
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political asylums
plural
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Etymology
Origin of political asylum
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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A political asylum application, for instance, must be submitted within a year of initial entry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
For Martha, perhaps the worst action taken by the immigration consultant: He filed a political asylum case on her behalf instead, which she does not qualify for and didn’t want.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Rodríguez has lived and worked lawfully in the U.S. since 2021 while pursuing political asylum.
From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2026
Barre was then given political asylum by Nigeria, then under military ruler Gen Ibrahim Babangida, and lived in Lagos until he died of a diabetes-related illness.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026
Why didn't they immediately apply for political asylum?
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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