the appropriation (of ideas or words etc.) from another source; "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"
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Naturalisation
the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
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the appropriation (of ideas or words etc.) from another source; "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"
Used in the same subject area: Word origins, Borrowing and loanwords, Greek and Latin origins, French and Romance origins.the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.(international law) illegality that taints or contaminates a ship or cargo rendering it liable to seizure
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law; "courts having jurisdiction in this district"
Used in the same subject area: Law, General law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law; "courts having jurisdiction in this district"
Used in the same subject area: Law, General law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.wrongful borrowing; "his explanation was a misappropriation of sociological theory"
Used in the same subject area: Word origins, Borrowing and loanwords, Greek and Latin origins, French and Romance origins.changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology; "the naturalization in English of many Italian w…
Used in the same subject area: Word origins, Borrowing and loanwords, Greek and Latin origins, French and Romance origins.The quality or state of not being canonical, of not conforming to a general rule or common procedure.; "This holds minor literature ho…
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.The state of being able to be dismissed from office.; "The ‘democratic revolution’ emphasized the delegation of authority and the remo…
Used in the same subject area: Law, General law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.determination of one's own fate or course of action without compulsion
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.(law) liability to be sued.; "That case, and others in this court relating to the suability of States, proceeded upon the broad ground…
Used in the same subject area: Law, General law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.The status of being unconstitutional; of not being in accord with the provisions of the appropriate constitution.; "On April 2013 the…
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A foreigner; one owing allegiance, or belonging, to another country; a foreign-born resident of a country in which he does not possess…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: proceeding, whereby, foreigner, granted, citizenship.That which is allowed; a share or portion allotted or granted; a sum granted as a reimbursement, a bounty, or as appropriate for any p…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: proceeding, whereby, foreigner, granted, citizenship.Opposed to citizenship.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: proceeding, whereby, foreigner, granted, citizenship.A foreigner.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: proceeding, whereby, foreigner, granted, citizenship.Imperfectly spoken, as by a foreigner; as, broken English; imperfectly spoken on account of emotion; as, to say a few broken words at…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: proceeding, whereby, foreigner, granted, citizenship.a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: proceeding, whereby, foreigner, granted, citizenship.A native of Cathay or China; a foreigner; -- formerly a term of reproach.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: proceeding, whereby, foreigner, granted, citizenship.a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: proceeding, whereby, foreigner, granted, citizenship.a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: proceeding, whereby, foreigner, granted, citizenship.One who enjoys the freedom and privileges of a city; a freeman of a city, as distinguished from a foreigner, or one not entitled to it…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: proceeding, whereby, foreigner, granted, citizenship.conduct as a citizen; "award for good citizenship"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: proceeding, whereby, foreigner, granted, citizenship.right or rights belonging to a person by reason of citizenship including especially the fundamental freedoms and privileges guaranteed…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: proceeding, whereby, foreigner, granted, citizenship.
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