EXPULSION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

expulsion

noun

ik-ˈspəl-shən

Definition of expulsion

as in deportation

the forced removal from a homeland the ruthless expulsion of the French-speaking Acadians from Nova Scotia by the British

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Recent Examples of expulsion Costing the lives of thousands until the mid-1950s, this unofficial open-fire policy turned the new border into a lethal instrument for making the results of the expulsion permanent. — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 The men faced a range of disciplinary action, from reflection papers to suspensions and expulsions, The New York Times reported. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 University President Michael Kotlikoff said its disciplinary process resulted in two expulsions and two suspensions of at least two semesters. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 For allegedly breaking the school’s protest rules, the student could — if found responsible — face sanctions including denial of access to campus, suspension and even expulsion. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expulsion

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deportation

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Upon taking office, the Biden administration stopped turning away unaccompanied child migrants, attempted to halt Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations for 100 days, and suspended border wall construction.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
According to the Justice Department, a pardon can eliminate certain grounds for deportation, but its immigration consequences depend on the circumstances of the case.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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