Deportation

/ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of removing a foreign national from a country, typically because of illegal status or criminal behavior.

The deportation of undocumented immigrants has become a controversial political issue.

The removal of a person from their home country, often to a less favorable or hostile place.

Many families faced deportation during the regime's crackdown on political dissidents.

The process of expelling someone from a country.

After serving his sentence, he faced deportation back to his country of origin.

Forced relocation of individuals, often associated with war or persecution.

Historical records show the deportation of millions during the Holocaust.

Late Latin deportare, from de- 'away' + portare 'to carry'.

deportation order

A formal notice issued by a government authority to remove a person from a country.

deportation hearing

A legal proceeding to determine whether an individual should be deported.

risk of deportation

The possibility of being expelled from a country.

immigration

The act of entering and settling in a country

expulsion

The process of forcing someone to leave a place or country

refugee

A person who has fled their country due to persecution or danger

Get deported

If you keep breaking the laws, you might just get deported.

ICE'd

He was hanging out with a friend when he got ICE'd by the authorities.