noun
die Ausweisung, -en
expulsion
Eine amtliche Entscheidung, dass eine Person ein Land verlassen muss und nicht bleiben darf.
Definition & meaning
- Expulsion or Deportation: The act of officially forcing someone to leave a country or a specific territory. This is often an administrative or legal order carried out by state authorities.
- Identification or Proof of Identity: The act of identifying oneself, usually by presenting official documents (such as an ID card or passport) to prove who one is, often requested by police or officials.
- Designation (in urban planning): The act of officially designating land for a specific purpose, such as building zones (e.g., residential or industrial areas).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammatical gender: Feminine (die Ausweisung).
- Plural: die Ausweisungen.
- Word origin: The word is derived from the German verb ausweisen. It combines the prefix aus- (out) and the verb weisen (to show/point). Literally, it refers to "showing someone out" or "showing/proving oneself."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For expulsion: Abschiebung, Verweisung, Expatriierung.
- For identification: Identitätsnachweis, Ausweiskontrolle.
- For designation: Widmung, Zuweisung.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Ausweisung des Diplomaten sorgte für Aufregung.noun
The expulsion of the diplomat caused a stir.
Nach der Ausweisung musste er das Land sofort verlassen.noun
After the expulsion he had to leave the country immediately.
Mehrere Ausweisungen wurden wegen schwerer Verstöße beschlossen.noun
Several expulsions were ordered due to serious violations.
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