[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["(especially formerly) an institution for the maintenance and care of the mentally ill, orphans, or other persons requiring specialized assistance.", "an inviolable refuge, as formerly for criminals and debtors; sanctuary:He sought asylum in the church.Synonyms: retreat , shelter , haven", "International Law.a refuge granted an alien by a sovereign state on its own territory.a temporary refuge granted political offenders, especially in a foreign embassy.", "a refuge granted an alien by a sovereign state on its own territory.", "a temporary refuge granted political offenders, especially in a foreign embassy.", "any secure retreat."]}]