Citizenship Law
/ˌsɪtɪˈzɛnʃɪp lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing the acquisition, loss, and rights of citizenship in a state.
Citizenship law determines who qualifies as a national of a country and the legal consequences thereof.
Forms
- citizenship law
- citizenship laws
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Commentary
Citizenship law often overlaps with nationality and immigration law but specifically addresses legal membership and political rights within a state.
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