noun
Other Word Forms
- nonexpulsion noun
- reexpulsion noun
Etymology
Origin of expulsion
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin expulsiōn- (stem of expulsiō ), equivalent to expuls ( us ) driven out (past participle of expellere to expel ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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"The Church must be a sanctuary for the displaced, not a platform for their expulsion."
From BBC
In a statement, the Spanish club said they have asked its disciplinary committee "to initiate an immediate expulsion procedure" for the fan.
From BBC
Those allegations prompted a tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats from both Ottawa and New Delhi.
"If they are club members, the procedure could lead to their expulsion," a Benfica spokesperson told AFP.
From Barron's
Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.
From Los Angeles Times
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