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Plural for safety, security or protection from danger
“We provide asylum for those too ill to care for themselves.”
Plural for a place providing shelter or protection from danger
“The temple was also an asylum for those in political danger, for debtors, for fugitives, and those needing assistance for any reason.”
Plural for an institution for the care of people who are mentally ill
“One group stayed at a nunnery, while others were placed in an asylum for the deranged.”
Plural for a wild and chaotic place, typically crowded
Plural for something deposited or pledged as a guarantee of the fulfillment of an undertaking or loan
Plural for a specialized facility or organization offering palliative care
Plural for a privilege or right that exempts one from certain laws or rules
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