deportation

noun

ˌdē-ˌpȯr-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce deportation (audio)
Definition of deportationnext
as in expulsion
the forced removal from a homeland the deportation of the Jews from Spain in 1492

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Recent Examples of deportation Perez said several lawyers have warned her she might be detained for deportation at that hearing. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 If that application is denied, deportation could be a death sentence. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026 In fact, voting by noncitizens is extremely rare and is punishable as a felony that carries the potential for deportation. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 For most immigrants appearing at these initial hearings, there is little chance of immediate deportation. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deportation
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expulsion
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  • In Season 3, Ruby has been suspended from the elite Maxton Hall College, and all evidence points to James being responsible for her expulsion.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The 1948 Arab–Israeli War culminated in the establishment of Israel and the expulsion of nearly 700,000 Palestinians from their homes.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of expulsion

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