Their aim is to reach Germany and claimasylum there.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It would be more responsible to let those in danger claimasylum in Britain.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Under the 1951 UN Convention on Refugees, all those who set foot in Europe and claimasylum have the right to have their case heard there.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Definition of 'asylum'
asylum
(əsaɪləm)Explore 'asylum' in the dictionary
uncountable noun
If a government gives a person from another country asylum, they allow them to stay, usually because they are unable to return home safely for political reasons.
Definition of 'claim'
claim
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verb
If you claim something, you try to get it because you think you have a right to it.