Deportation

Word DEPORTATION
Character 11
Hyphenation de por ta tion
Pronunciations /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Deportation"

What do we mean by deportation?

The act or an instance of deporting. noun

Expulsion of an undesirable alien from a country. noun

A carrying away; a removing from one country to another, or to a distant place; transportation; specifically, forcible transportation, especially to a penal colony. noun

The act of deporting or exiling, or the state of being deported; banishment; transportation. noun

The act of deporting or exiling, or the state of being deported; banishment; transportation. noun

The act of expelling a person from their native land noun

The expulsion from a country of an undesirable alien noun

The act of deporting or exiling, or the state of being deported; banishment; transportation.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Deportation

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The word "deportation" in example sentences

As I've said, the Campaign and the lawyers working with the resisters use the term deportation, so I follow suit. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But, indeed, according to the Department of Homeland Security, according to the papers apparently filed by the U.S. attorney in North Carolina, it is alleged that the two Indonesian nationals were already placed in what they call deportation proceedings. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Our understanding of the word "deportation," however, is that the immigrant doesn't quite have a choice in the matter. ❋ Cristina Costantini (2012)

By taking the word "deportation", which connotes a forced dismissal, and tacking on the prefix "self," Romney came up with a little term that seemingly contradicts itself. ❋ Cristina Costantini (2012)

Also, criminal prosecutions are expensive, and our court systems are overwhelmed, and deportation is cheaper and easier. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This article argues that that only defensible rule for analyzing whether a conviction falls within a ground of deportation is a true elements test - a test that characterizes a conviction based solely on facts decided in the prior criminal proceeding to establish guilt. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Ten who were caught doing so are in deportation proceedings and wear ankle-bracelet monitors. ❋ Tara Bahrampour (2010)

Advocating mass deportation is as unjust and hurtful as advocating that all African-Americans should be deported to Africa on the basis of their high crime-rates and levels of poverty. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A Saudi Arabian court has sentenced a 75-year-old Syrian woman to 40 lashes, four months imprisonment and deportation from the kingdom for having two unrelated men in her house, according to local media reports. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Surely deportation is justified for these fellows; the only problem seems to be that our border is so porous that they can wander back in at will. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The desperation of those who speak at the edge of tears about discrimination and deportation is heartbreaking. ❋ David Montgomery (2010)

LDSG argues powerfully that if detention must be used at all, it should be only when removal or deportation is imminent. ❋ Rebecca Omonira-Oyekanmi (2010)

No, undocumented immigrants captured by the INS end up detained in prison until their deportation is processed. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Critics in France and across Europe criticize the continuing practice, but Mr. Sarkozy insists the deportation is needed and will continue. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The idea of mass-deportation is just the kind of empty-headed, angry rhetoric that sinks countries. ❋ Unknown (2010)

With anti-immigrant sentiment rising, mass deportation is making a comeback. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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