Karkaisu
Karkaisu is a Finnish term that denotes banishment, expulsion, or exile. It describes the act or condition of forcing a person to leave a territory, an institution, or a group. The term can be used in both legal contexts and in social or literary discussion to refer to removal or exclusion.
Etymology and usage: Karkaisu derives from the verb karkottaa, meaning “to drive away” or “to banish.” The
Context and scope: The concept of karkaisu encompasses both formal removals by authorities and informal or
See also: karkottaa, karkotus, deportation, expulsion, ostracism, exile.