Expelling

Expelling refers to the act of forcing someone or something to leave a place, position, or jurisdiction. The term derives from the Latin expellere, meaning to drive out. It is used across diverse contexts, including education, government and diplomacy, law, and science, often describing removal carried out by an authority or by physical force.

In educational settings, expulsion is the removal of a student from a school or program, usually for violations of rules or conduct. It is typically a formal process that may involve investigation, hearings, and documentation, with avenues for appeal. Expulsion can have long-term consequences for the student and may be temporary if followed by suspension or conditional re-enrollment.

In governance and organizations, expulsion can mean dismissing a member from a parliament, party, club, or international body. Procedures vary by jurisdiction and organization, and expulsions can occur for violations of rules, ethics, or allegiance requirements. Diplomatic expulsion, or the expulsion of diplomats, is a related practice in international relations and is often accompanied by formal declarations and reciprocal actions.

In law and immigration contexts, expulsion intersects with deportation and removal from a country. These actions are governed by national statutes and international law and typically involve hearings, courts, and the right to appeal. Deportation usually refers to removal from a country, sometimes with different legal standards than internal expulsions.

In science and engineering, expulsion describes ejecting material from a system, such as gas expelled from a container or exhaust from a rocket engine. The term also appears in biology and other fields to describe the deliberate removal of substances or organisms in various processes. The specifics of expulsion are highly context-dependent.