ASYLUM

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ASYLUM

asylum.

1. A sanctuary or shelter.

2. Protection of usu. political refugees from arrest by a foreign jurisdiction; a nation or embassy that affords such protection. ¡ª Also termed political asylum. [Cases: Aliens 53.10(3). C.J.S. Aliens ¡ì¡ì 85, 92, 97, 205, 218.]

3. An institution for the protection and relief of the unfortunate, esp. the mentally ill. ¡ª Also termed (in sense 3) insane asylum. [Cases: Asylums 1¨C8; Mental Health 31. C.J.S. Asylums and Institutional Care Facilities ¡ì¡ì 2¨C15; Insane Persons ¡ì¡ì 45, 47, 53.]

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