Place of safety (6)
'place of safety' is the definition.
(an asylum is a sanctuary)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for asylum that I've seen before include "Refuge or home for mentally ill" , "Sanctuary or institution for mentally ill" , "Institution for care of the insane" , "Madhouse" , "Protection given to political refugee" .)
'place of safety' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for haven that I've seen before include "Harbour, small port" , "Small port, refuge" , "Sheltered port" , "Harbour, oasis" , "Anchorage - retreat" .)