Deport

/dɪˈpɔːrt/

verb

To force someone to leave a country, usually back to their home country, because they don't have the right to be or stay in that country.

The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.

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Used to describe official actions by a state or authority, not personal decisions.

The court ruled to deport those who breached their visa conditions.

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Emphasizes the consequences of not following a country's laws regarding residency or citizenship.

If he doesn't renew his work permit, he risks being deported.

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Highlights that deportation is not voluntary; it's a forced return to one's home country.

Refugees fear they will be deported to the conflict zones they fled from.

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