right of asylum

American  

noun

1. the right of refugees to protection or nonextradition in a country or its embassy.

2. the right of a nation to extend such protection.

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Etymology

Origin of right of asylum

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

"We must stop illegal departures and human trafficking," Ms Meloni said, but stressed that she does not intend "to question the right of asylum for those fleeing wars and persecutions".

From BBC

"We do not intend in any way to question the right of asylum for those fleeing wars and persecutions," she told the lower house of parliament.

From BBC

"We do not intend in any way to question the right of asylum for those fleeing war and persecution."

From Reuters

She went on to say people shouldn't not make the "dangerous" journey to America despite the right of asylum being guaranteed by U.S. and international law.

From Salon

"This relocation of people has nothing to do with international law regarding the right of asylum, which concerns only individual cases," the statement said.

From BBC