plural expulsions
1
: the act of forcing someone to leave a place (such as a country or a school) : the act of expelling someone
The government engaged in mass expulsions.
He was threatened with expulsion (from the school) if his grades didn't improve.
2
: the act of forcing something out : the act of expelling something
the expulsion of air from the lungs
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“Expulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/expulsion. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.
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