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Political asylum
/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ɐsˈaɪləm/
/pəlˈɪɾɪkəl ɐsˈaɪləm/Political asylum
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the protection that a country grants to someone who has fled their home country because of political reasons
Example
The government granted political asylum to the journalist who fled from a repressive regime.
His application for political asylum was approved after a thorough review.
Political asylum allows individuals to stay in a new country safely.
Many refugees apply for political asylum when they escape political violence.
She sought political asylum after facing persecution in her home country.
