Deportation is the legal process of removing a foreign national from a country and sending them back to their home country. It is typically enforced when individuals violate immigration laws or pose a threat to national security.
Related terms
Immigration: Immigration refers to the act of individuals moving from one country to another with the intention of settling permanently.
Asylum: Asylum is protection granted by a government to individuals who have fled their own countries due to persecution, violence, or other dangers.
Naturalization: Naturalization is the process through which foreign-born individuals become citizens of a new country. It usually requires meeting specific criteria and going through legal procedures.