Refuge, sanctuary (6)

I believe the answer is:

asylum

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'refuge' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'sanctuary' is the second definition.
(I know that sanctuary can be written as asylum)

(Other definitions for asylum that I've seen before include "Refugee's protection" , "Shelter given to refugee" , "Shelter for refugees" , "Refuge or home for mentally ill" , "Place of shelter or refuge" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex), The Guardian and The Irish Times.

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