Expulsion Meaning
/ɪkˈspʌlʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of expelling or the state of being expelled.
Sentence Examples
His expulsion from university was occasioned by his academic misconduct.
The scandal involved every member of the high school's football team, resulting in a flurry of expulsions, starting with the quarterback.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ from school followed multiple rule violations.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The threat of ____ from the school was enough to make him change his disruptive behavior.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English expulsioun, from Old French expulsion, from Latin expulsio, expulsionem.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ from school followed multiple rule violations.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The threat of ____ from the school was enough to make him change his disruptive behavior.