ἀσυλία

English (LSJ)

ἡ,

   A inviolability, i.e.,    1 safety to the person, of suppliants, ἀ. βροτῶν A.Supp.610; of competitors at games, Plu.Arat.28; in Inscrr., as a privilege bestowed on one who has deserved well of the state, εἶμεν δὲ αὐτῷ ἀτέλειαν καὶ ἀ. καὶ κατὰ γᾶν καὶ κατὰ θάλασσαν IG7.11 (Megara), cf. 2.551.80, 5(1).1226 (Lacon.), etc.    2 sanctity, inviolability of character, ἀ. ἱερέως D.H.11.25.    3 of a place of refuge, right of sanctuary, Plb.4.74.2; ἀσυλίαν παρέχειν Plu. 2.828d; freq. in Inscrr., ἀ. πόλεως καὶ χώρας IG12(5).1341 (Paros), etc.    4 exemption from contributions, Ph.2.250.