What is the most likely meaning of exile as it is used in this sentence?

Question

After long consideration, the queen chose to exile her former advisor to another country for his part in the crime.



a
forgive someone for a criminal act because the act was unintentional
b
punish someone by forcing the person to leave a place permanently
c
reward someone for courageous support of a nation’s leader
d
send someone to prison for committing a crime against the government

Answer 1

b
punish someone by forcing the person to leave a place permanently