deportation
[/ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: deportations / deportações
deportação
1. The forcible removal of a person from a country, typically as a legal or administrative punishment
The immigration court ordered the deportation of the undocumented immigrant.
O tribunal de imigração ordenou a deportação do imigrante indocumentado.
2. The act or process of expelling someone from a country to which they do not belong or have no legal right to remain
Deportation proceedings can take months or even years to complete.
Os processos de deportação podem levar meses ou até anos para serem concluídos.
3. In historical contexts, the forced exile or removal of a group of people from their homeland
The deportation of indigenous peoples was a tragic chapter in American history.
A deportação dos povos indígenas foi um capítulo trágico na história americana.
Deportation is a significant and emotionally charged topic in both the United States and Brazil, often related to immigration policy debates. In the USA, it is frequently discussed in relation to undocumented immigrants and is a prominent political issue. In Brazil, while less common in domestic discourse, it applies to foreign nationals violating immigration laws. The term carries serious legal and humanitarian implications in both countries.
NYC Slang
getting deported / being sent back
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