alienage
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪliənɪdʒ/
Definition
The legal status or condition of being a foreigner in a country where one is not a citizen.
Examples
The court had to determine whether his alienage prevented him from inheriting the property under state law.
Laws regarding alienage have evolved significantly to address the rights of non-citizens in the workforce.
His claim to the scholarship was denied based on his status of alienage.
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