as in deportation
the forced removal from a homeland
the brutal expatriation of thousands of Cherokee to Indian Territory is now commonly referred to as the Trail of Tears
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Recent Examples of expatriation
In fact, hard-line Israelis cannot envision a solution to the Iranian nuclear problem that doesn’t involve the total dismantlement of its centrifuges and expatriation of its uranium.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
Careful asset protection and planning well before any expatriation can be critical to avoid unexpected surprises.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Continued increase in expatriation makes consideration of the broader tax implications and application of covered expatriate rules significant.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Some may benefit from expatriating at the start of a year to simplify tax reporting, while others might prefer year-end expatriation to maximize deductions or credits.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Timing the expatriation strategically can help minimize the tax impact on Social Security benefits.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
One thing is clear, the IRS is looking more closely at expatriations.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Ver contends that the expatriation exit tax regime oversteps due process protections by being overly punitive, vague, and burdensome.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Generally, worldwide assets are deemed sold at fair market value on the day before the expatriation.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
Careful asset protection and planning well before any expatriation can be critical to avoid unexpected surprises.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Continued increase in expatriation makes consideration of the broader tax implications and application of covered expatriate rules significant.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Some may benefit from expatriating at the start of a year to simplify tax reporting, while others might prefer year-end expatriation to maximize deductions or credits.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Timing the expatriation strategically can help minimize the tax impact on Social Security benefits.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
One thing is clear, the IRS is looking more closely at expatriations.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Ver contends that the expatriation exit tax regime oversteps due process protections by being overly punitive, vague, and burdensome.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Generally, worldwide assets are deemed sold at fair market value on the day before the expatriation.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expatriation
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
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
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As a teenager, Hamilton himself faced an expulsion that was eventually overturned.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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“Expatriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expatriation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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