All 4 Uses
asylum
in
The Hunt for Red October
(Edited)
- However, Ramius could surface off the Virginia Capes in a day or two and request political asylum.
Chpt 6.asylum = the right to remain in a country after fleeing political persecution in another country
- Naturally, we can give asylum to the defecting officers.
Chpt 6.
- "Commander Ryan," Ramius said, drawing himself to attention, "my officers and I request political asylum in the United States—and we bring you this small present."
Chpt 14. *
- What they were not able to prevent was an intelligence officer in a bosun's uniform making an offer of asylum: anyone who wished to remain in the United States would be permitted to do so.
Chpt 16.
Definitions:
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(1)
(asylum as in: she sought asylum in...) a shelter from danger or hardship
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(2)
(asylum as in: committed to the asylum) a hospital for the mentally ill
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)