renvoi

[ ren-voi ]

noun

the expulsion by a government of an alien, especially a foreign diplomat, from the country.

Origin of renvoi

1895–1900; <French: a return, derivative of renvoyer to send back. See re-, envoy¹

Words Nearby renvoi

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How to use renvoi in a sentence

Hamilton and Knox were decidedly in favor of stronger measures and of deciding then and there upon the "renvoi" of Genet.
Thomas Jefferson | Gilbert Chinard

British Dictionary definitions for renvoi

renvoi

/ (rɛnˈvɔɪ) /

noun

the referring of a dispute or other legal question to a jurisdiction other than that in which it arose

Origin of renvoi

C17: from French: a sending back, from renvoyer, from re- + envoyer to send; see envoy 1

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