citizen
A citizen is a person who, by place of birth, nationality of one or both parents, or naturalization is granted full rights and responsibilities as a member of a nation or political community.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
A person who, by place of birth, nationality of one or both parents, or having successfully completed any applicable requirements, is granted full rights and responsibilities as a member of a nation or political community. Some countries allow dual citizenship (maintaining citizenship in more than one country).
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:12 pm
