Meaning of the word "political asylum" in English
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political asylum
US /pəˌlɪt.ɪ.kəl əˈsaɪ.ləm/
UK /pəˌlɪt.ɪ.kəl əˈsaɪ.ləm/
Noun
1.
the protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee
Example:
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Many dissidents sought political asylum in other countries.
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She was granted political asylum after proving she faced persecution.
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