Protection that is offered to persons with a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group, as well as those at ri [..]

refuge: a shelter from danger or hardship mental hospital: a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person Asylum (also known as House of Crazies in subsequent US releases) is a 1972 British [..]

early 15c., earlier asile (late 14c.), from Latin asylum "sanctuary," from Greek asylon "refuge," noun use of neuter of asylos "inviolable, safe from violence," especiall [..]

a safe place. People persecuted by their own country often seek asylum in another.

A historic term for a psychiatric hospital. The term in this context was common in the 1700s and 1800s, but is no longer in use.

Also sometimes called "political asylum." This is a legal status granted to someone who has fled to the United States and submitted an application proving that he or she fears persecution if [..]

A refuge; a safe haven.

n. originally, these structures were designed as a refuge for criminals (from Greek asylon, sanctuary). From the 19th century onwards, the terms asylum or insane asylum were applied to mental institut [..]

Protection or sanctuary granted by a country to someone who's escaped hostility and poor treatment in his or her own country.

To dream of an asylum, denotes sickness and unlucky dealings, which cannot be overcome without great mental struggle.   

Asylum is an outdated word used for a mental hospital. Like the word sanitarium, the term mental asylum is not typically used in modern parlance as it has a bad connotation and misrepresents what ment [..]

protection from arrest and extradition given esp. to political refugees by a nation or by an embassy or other agency that has diplomatic immunity

Asylum means sanctuary or shelter. The term can be used in different contexts like political asylum, insane asylum etc. Political asylum refers to the concept where people who face persecution, tortur [..]

When you ‘seek asylum’, you look for protection in another country. Non-UK residents can apply for asylum as soon as they reach the UK, although they may need legal help to be recognised as a refugee. [..]

(n) a shelter from danger or hardship(n) a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person

An immigration benefit for which nationals of other countries can apply if they have a well-founded fear of future persecution on account of certain protected characteristics. Persecution on account of sexual orientation, transgender identity and HIV-positive status have been found to be grounds for asylum.

The protection that countries grant to refugees.

A claim or recognition under the 1951 UN Convention.

A residence permit issued to a foreign national under the asylum procedure on the basis of his or her refugee status. See refugee.

A legal status sought by a non-citizen who claims to be afraid of harm in their home country. Under U.S. law, the following requirements must be met for a successful asylum application:(1) The applica [..]

Individuals who believe that they will be persecuted because of race, religion, national origin, political opinion or membership in social group if forced to return to their home country may apply to remain in the US for protection from this persecution. Asylum is the word used to describe this protection. A person granted asylum may reside in the [..]

Asylum is a form of protection given by a state on its territory based on the principle of ‘non-refoulement

A long-term lawful status given as protection for aliens who have been persecuted or have a well-founded fear they will be persecuted on account of their race, religion, nationality, membership in a p [..]

There are two ways to request asylum - affirmative asylum application – when the applicant is not in removal proceedings -defensive asylum application – when the applicant is in removal proceedings [..]

The status sought by a person in the United States with a well-founded fear of persecution on the basis of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, if made to return to the country of nationality or last place of residence.  Asylees differ from refugees in that the asylee has already entered the co [..]

Asylum is protection offered by the United States to asylees who have left their home country due to persecution and are seeking legal protection. An asylee may seek asylum if they have made it to the United States. If granted, the asylee may be allowed to stay in the United States indefinitely while applying for a green card (within one year). Asy [..]

A form of protection that allows foreigners to remain in the United States provided that they meet the definition of a refugee.

Humanitarian permission to remain in the U.S., based on an Applicant’s well-founded fear of persecution in his/her home country.