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Antonyms for expulsion

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ik-spuhl-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈspʌl ʃən

Definition of expulsion

Origin :
  • c.1400, from Old French expulsion, from Latin expulsionem (nominative expropriatio), noun of action from past participle stem of expellere "drive out" (see expel).
  • noun banishing
Example sentences :
  • The mere fact of her expulsion is stated without any comment.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • He imposes it upon the eastern bishops on pain of expulsion.
  • Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies
  • It is necessary to point out that they do not depend on ovulation (expulsion of the egg).
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • When he was recalled, it was to hear sentence of expulsion passed on him.
  • Extract from : « The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Harry Furniss
  • Death or expulsion was the Athenian penalty for impiety (Telfy).
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • One of these was for the admission of fresh air, and the other for the expulsion of that which was exhaled.
  • Extract from : « Adrift on the Pacific » by Edward S. Ellis
  • It was handed over to the cathedral chapter on the expulsion of the Jesuits in 1772.
  • Extract from : « Portuguese Architecture » by Walter Crum Watson
  • Proper means should be taken to hasten the expulsion of the placenta.
  • Extract from : « Cattle and Their Diseases » by Robert Jennings
  • Your Excellency will, then, order his expulsion from the company?
  • Extract from : « The False Chevalier » by William Douw Lighthall
  • None are said to have voiced an objection until the expulsion had been made complete.
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage

Synonyms for expulsion

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