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political asylum

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noun

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

Etymology

Origin of political asylum

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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"Political asylum - it would be an honour for Europe to do so," Beaune told RFI radio.

From Reuters • Aug. 2, 2021

Political asylum would be a slam dunk, he predicted.

From The Guardian • Sep. 6, 2016

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