Deportable

/dɪˈpɔːtəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be deported; subject to legal removal from a country due to immigration violations or criminal convictions.

Etymology

From 'deport' plus the adjective suffix '-able,' meaning 'capable of being.' 'Deport' comes from Latin 'deportare' (to carry off, exile).

Kelly Says

In U.S. immigration law, even legal permanent residents can become deportable if convicted of certain crimes, creating a constant legal vulnerability that affects millions of people worldwide.

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