I mean the question of whether they should be given sanctuary, or returned to their masters.
That includes giving sanctuary to anyone who asks for it, even an enemy.
The Russians had given him sanctuary in the days and years after the event.
Her temple gave me sanctuary, and I am grateful for it.
He was later given sanctuary by his fellows in a small house now used as a mosque.
If a criminal could make it to a church, he was given sanctuary.
By the President's order, the people in them have been given sanctuary.
It's enough that you gave me sanctuary for one night.
He has given sanctuary, and perhaps aid, to international terrorists.
And that was when Stephanie decided to give him sanctuary.