asylum

noun  B2
Plain meaning

protection given by a country to someone escaping danger

Exam-register meaning

In exam writing, it can express protection given by a country to someone escaping danger in a clearer or more formal way.

In context
naturalThe article mentioned asylum as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines asylum in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear asylumevidence of asylumwidespread asylum
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