noun
- the action of forcing someone to leave a country, especially someone who is living there illegally or as a punishment
Usage: legal term
Examples
- The government ordered his deportation after his visa expired.
- She faced deportation for entering the country illegally.
- The deportation process can take several months to complete.
- Immigration officials began deportation proceedings against the family.
- He appealed the deportation order through his lawyer.
- Mass deportations occurred during the economic crisis.
- The deportation hearing was scheduled for next month.