as in expulsion
the forced removal from a homeland
when Romeo learns he has been sentenced to banishment, he claims it is worse than death because he will be separated from Juliet forever
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Noun
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Recent polling suggests that a majority of Jewish Israelis support the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza.—
Mosab Abu Toha,
New Yorker,
12 June 2025 -
As a teenager, Hamilton himself faced an expulsion that was eventually overturned.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
12 June 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, including Chicago President Donald Trump directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities yesterday.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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During his 2024 campaign, the sweeping deportations became his signature promise to voters.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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“Banishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banishment. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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