ἀσῡλ-ία 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
IG 7.11
(Megara), cf. 2.551.80 , 5(1).1226 ( Lacon. ), etc.
2. sanctity, inviolabilityof 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
IG 12(5).1341