Protection from persecution that allows a person to find refuge in another country.
Natural examples
Wegen der Verfolgung beantragt sie in einem anderen Land Asyl.
Because of persecution, she requests asylum in another country.
Die Beratungsstelle erklärt den Unterschied zwischen Asyl und Aufenthaltserlaubnis.
The advisory center explains the difference between asylum and residence permits.
Nach seiner Flucht fand er dort Asyl.
After fleeing, he found asylum there.
Usage note
This protection sense has no plural. Use Asyl beantragen, gewähren, or erhalten; submitting an application does not itself mean recognition.
Mini-lesson: Asyl
Protection from persecution that allows a person to find refuge in another country. This protection sense has no plural. Use Asyl beantragen, gewähren, or erhalten; submitting an application does not itself mean recognition.
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