Past tense of expel; to force someone to leave a place, especially an institution or organization, as a punishment. Can also mean to discharge or emit something forcefully.
From Latin 'expellere' meaning 'to drive out', composed of 'ex-' (out) and 'pellere' (to drive or push). The word entered English in the 14th century, maintaining its core meaning of forceful removal or ejection.
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