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Banishment

Definition

(formal, historical) The act of officially forcing someone to leave a country, organization, or community, typically as a form of punishment or to protect the community from perceived harm. Often used in historical or literary contexts to describe the consequences of treason, heresy, or other serious offenses.

Example Sentences

1The king's advisors recommended the banishment of the rebellious lord to a distant island, where he would pose no further threat to the crown.
2In ancient Greece, the penalty for impiety could include banishment from the city-state, a fate worse than death for many citizens.
3The novel explores the theme of banishment as a form of social control, highlighting the devastating consequences for those forced to leave their communities.
4The historian argued that the banishment of the Jewish population from medieval England was a pivotal moment in the country's development, shaping its cultural and economic trajectory for centuries to come.
5There is a long tradition of using banishment as a literary device, allowing authors to explore themes of exile, identity, and redemption in the face of forced separation from one's community.

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