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citizenship
[sit-uh-zuhn-ship, -suhn-]
noun
the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen.
the character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen.
an award for good citizenship.
citizenship
/ ˈɪɪəˌʃɪ /
noun
the condition or status of a citizen, with its rights and duties
a person's conduct as a citizen
an award for good citizenship
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of citizenship1
Example Sentences
Authorities allege that Ramirez was trying to conceal himself and then ran toward the exit and refused to answer questions about his identity and citizenship.
When she owned and operated a manufacturing company in the ’80s, she said she benefited from then-President Reagan signing a new law that gave legal status and a path to citizenship to many unauthorized residents.
While it’s true that immigrant crime victims qualify for special benefits in some instances, the promise to get Gutierrez Saragon citizenship within three months at a discount dragged on for more than a decade.
“I have my citizenship,” said Jose, who was born in the U.S.
The problem now, Serrano explained, is that to secure permits, vendors must file an I-10 form, which categorizes filers by their citizenship status.
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