political asylum
US /pəˌlɪt.ɪ.kəl əˈsaɪ.ləm/
UK /pəˌlɪt.ɪ.kəl əˈsaɪ.ləm/
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asilo político
the protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee
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Many dissidents sought political asylum in other countries.
Muchos disidentes buscaron asilo político en otros países.
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She was granted political asylum after proving she faced persecution.
Se le concedió asilo político después de demostrar que enfrentaba persecución.