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citizenship

[sit-uh-zuhn-ship, -suhn-]

noun

  1. the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen.

  2. 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

  1. the condition or status of a citizen, with its rights and duties

  2. a person's conduct as a citizen

    an award for good citizenship

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of citizenship1

First recorded in 1605–15; citizen + -ship
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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.

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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.

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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.

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“I have my citizenship,” said Jose, who was born in the U.S.

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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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