Nationalities
/ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal status or membership of a person in a sovereign state or nation.
The person's nationalities determined their eligibility for diplomatic protection.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'nationalities' often refers collectively to the different national affiliations a person may hold, which can affect rights and obligations under international and domestic law.
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