asylum
The origin and history of asylum.
Etymology
From Latin asylum, from Ancient Greek asylon ("sanctuary, refuge"), literally "not subject to seizure."
The origin and history of asylum.
From Latin asylum, from Ancient Greek asylon ("sanctuary, refuge"), literally "not subject to seizure."
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