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   a·sy·lum

   /əˈsīləm/

   noun

   • 1. the protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee: "she applied for asylum and was granted refugee status" Similar refugesanctuarysheltersafetysafe keepingprotectionsecurityimmunityhavensafe havenretreatsanctumharborport in a stormoasissafe housefastnesshideawayhideoutboltholefoxholehiding placeden
   • ▪ shelter or protection from danger: "we provide asylum for those too ill to care for themselves" Similar refugesanctuarysheltersafetysafe keepingprotectionsecurityimmunityhavensafe havenretreatsanctumharborport in a stormoasissafe housefastnesshideawayhideoutboltholefoxholehiding placeden
   • 2. an institution offering shelter and support to people who are mentally ill: dated "he'd been committed to an asylum" Similar psychiatric hospitalpsychiatric unithospitalhomeinstitutioninformal:nuthousefunny farmloony binbughousebooby hatchdated, offensive:mental institutionmental hospitalarchaic:bedlammadhouse

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘place of refuge’, especially for criminals): via Latin from Greek asulon ‘refuge’, from asulos ‘inviolable’, from a- ‘without’ + sulon ‘right of seizure’. Current senses date from the 18th century.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. www.rescue.org › uk › articleMigrants, asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants: What’s the ...

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   4 days ago · An asylum seeker is someone who is also seeking international protection from dangers in their home country, but whose claim for refugee status hasn’t been determined legally. Asylum seekers must apply for protection in the country of destination—meaning they must arrive at or cross a border in order to apply.

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4. www.immigration.govt.nz › about-us › what-we-doRefugee and protection | Immigration New Zealand

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   6 days ago · Refugees arrive in New Zealand under our quota, as family members or as asylum-seekers. We work to settle refugees successfully into their new communities, helping them to use health, housing and employment services.

5. www.irishtimes.com › ireland › social-affairsHow does Ireland decide what countries are ‘safe’ for asylum...

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   6 days ago · To be designated as “safe”, under the State’s International Protection Act 2015, the Minister for Justice must show there is “generally and consistently no persecution, no torture or inhuman or...

6. www.immigration.govt.nz › about-us › what-we-doNew Zealand Refugee Quota Programme | Immigration New Zealand

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   6 days ago · New Zealand contributes to international humanitarian efforts by helping protect people who are not able to live safely to their home country. Our government reviews the Refugee Quota Programme every 3 years to ensure it aligns with global resettlement needs.

7. www.swissinfo.ch › eng › swiss-abroadSwitzerland Today - SWI swissinfo.ch

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   1 day ago · New rape definition comes into force in Switzerland Read more: ... Switzerland defines key targets for new asylum strategy Read more: ...

8. www.swissinfo.ch › eng › swiss-politicsSwitzerland defines key targets for new asylum strategy

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   4 days ago · Swiss asylum committee defines six key areas of action to tackle persistently high asylum applications.

9. www.immigration.govt.nz › new-zealand-visas › preparing-a-visaInformation for refugees and asylum seekers - Immigration New...

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   6 days ago · Information for asylum seekers. How to make a claim for refugee or protection status in New Zealand, and information about services for claimants. Starting a new life in a new country is not always easy. We help refugees and asylum seekers settle into communities, find work and gain access to health services.