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EXIL [2 records]

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Record 1 2023-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Citizenship and Immigration
DEF

A prolonged absence from one's native country or a place regarded as home, endured by force of circumstances or voluntarily undergone for some purpose.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
DEF

Situation d'une personne forcée de vivre hors d'un lieu, généralement sa patrie.

Spanish

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Record 2 1995-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrology
CONT

A specialist astrological term relating to a planet which is said to be in its detriment, or "in detriment," when in a sign opposite to that which is its own sign or house.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrologie
CONT

Les planètes sont en exil lorsqu'elles occupent le Signe opposé à leur domicile. Selon la tradition, une planète en exil voit son influence amoindrie.

Spanish

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