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deport

verbformal/dɨpuɾˈtaɾ/medium

de·por·tar

Definition

To officially expel a foreigner from a country, forcing them to return to their country of origin or another destination.
The authorities decided to deport the individual for lack of valid documentation.
The treaty prevents a citizen from being deported to a country where their life would be in danger.
Common collocations
to deport a foreignerto deport to the country of originto be deported fordeportation order

Etymology

Do latim 'deportare' (levar para longe, exilar).

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