Asylum
Definition
A public or private institution destined for the sheltering, care, and protection of disadvantaged categories of people, such as the elderly, orphans, or disabled individuals; in a legal and political sense, it represents the right granted by a state to a foreign citizen persecuted for political, religious, or social reasons in their country of origin, offering protection and immunity against extradition.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Asylum
- Refuge
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, regular plural forms. |
| Formation | Borrowed from French 'asile', stemming from Latin 'asylum' and Greek 'asylon' (inviolable sanctuary). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ˈzil] |
| Source | Oxford English Dictionary / Academic Juridical Lexicon |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Persoana persecutată politic a depus o cerere oficială pentru a obține azil în cadrul ambasadei străine.
EN: The politically persecuted person filed an official request to obtain asylum within the foreign embassy.
RO: Condițiile de trai din acest azil modern de bătrâni respectă cele mai înalte standarde de asistență socială.
EN: The living conditions in this modern care home for the elderly meet the highest social assistance standards.
RO: Guvernul a decis deschiderea unui nou azil temporar pentru a proteja persoanele fără adăpost pe timpul iernii.
EN: The government decided to open a new temporary shelter to protect homeless people during the winter.
Idioms & Phrases
Azil politic / Political asylum
RO: Protecție juridică acordată de un stat suveran unui străin a cărui viață este pusă în pericol din cauza opiniilor sale politice.
EN: Legal protection granted by a sovereign state to a foreigner whose life is endangered due to their political opinions.
Drept de azil / Right of asylum
RO: Principiu străvechi al dreptului internațional care permite primirea și protejarea persoanelor persecutate.
EN: An ancient principle of international law allowing for the reception and protection of persecuted individuals.
Azil de bătrâni / Nursing home / Senior care facility
RO: Așezământ rezidențial specializat în îngrijirea medicală, socială și personală a persoanelor de vârsta a treia.
EN: A specialized residential facility focused on the medical, social, and personal care of elderly individuals.
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