political asylum

noun

1. asylum provided by one nation to refugees, especially political refugees, from another nation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of political asylum¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Osechkin sought political asylum in France after leaving Russia under pressure from the Kremlin over his activism exposing abuse in Russia’s prisons.

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As large numbers of Venezuelan migrants began entering the United States after requesting political asylum at the southern border, authorities in a handful of states tied crimes to members of the gang.

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He is currently under house arrest, banned from travelling and wears an ankle tag – after authorities expressed concern he may try to flee the country or seek political asylum in an embassy.

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He entered the country on a tourist visa, which he overstayed, and then applied for political asylum.

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Gabriela says that at her asylum interview - for which she has not yet been given a date - she plans to ask for political asylum.

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