Meaning of the word deport in English

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deport

US /dɪˈpɔːrt/
UK /dɪˈpɔːrt/
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Verb

1.

expel (a foreigner) from a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime.

Example:
The government decided to deport the undocumented immigrants.
He was arrested and will likely be deported.
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