Word
deportation
Phoneticsde·por·ta·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdipɔɹˈteɪʃən/
UK/dɪpɔːtˈeɪʃən/
Countable & uncountable Law
Definition
n. the act of forcing a person to leave a country, usually because they do not have the legal right to stay there.
n. the formal removal of a foreign national from a country for reasons such as illegal entry, visa expiration, or criminal activity.
Examples
“The government ordered his deportation after his visa expired.”
“The lawyer filed an emergency appeal to stop the deportation of the family until their asylum case was heard.”
“International human rights groups often monitor the deportation process to ensure that individuals are not returned to regions where they face immediate physical danger or political persecution.”
Examples
simple
“The government ordered his deportation after his visa expired.”
contextual
“The lawyer filed an emergency appeal to stop the deportation of the family until their asylum case was heard.”
complex
“International human rights groups often monitor the deportation process to ensure that individuals are not returned to regions where they face immediate physical danger or political persecution.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general process or policy; countable when referring to specific instances or individual cases.
Real-World Examples
“The options outlined by Burnham are speeding up the deportation of foreign offenders, releasing female prisoners from jail and reviewing indefinite sentences given to “lower-risk” prisoners.” “Two years ago, Kathleen Poole, who had Alzheimer’s, faced deportation from a dementia care home because she did not have up-to-date bank statements and a passport.” Etymology
From Middle French déportation, equivalent to deport + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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