deport

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɔːt/

verb

  • 1 [with object] expel (a foreigner) from a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime: he was deported for violation of immigration laws
  • exile (a native) to another country: he was deported to Turkey for his public condemnation of the Shah
  • 2 (deport oneself) archaic conduct oneself in a specified manner: he has deported himself with great dignity

Derivatives

deportable

adjective

Origin:

late 16th century (in deport (sense 2)): from French déporter, from Latin deportare, from de- 'away' + portare 'carry'