transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈsī-ləm ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from Greek asylon, neuter of asylos inviolable, from a- + sylon right of seizure
Date: 15th century
1. : an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
2. : a place of retreat and security : shelter
3.
a. : the protection or inviolability afforded by an asylum : refuge
b. : protection from arrest and extradition given especially to political refugees by a nation or by an embassy or other agency enjoying diplomatic immunity
4. : an institution for the care of the destitute or sick and especially the insane