alienage

American  

[eyl-yuh-nij, ey-lee-uh-] / ˈeɪl yə nɪdʒ, ˈeɪ li ə- /

noun

Law.

1. the state of being an alien.

2. the legal status of an alien.

   birthright citizenship for all children born inside the territory, without regard for the alienage of their parents.

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Etymology

Origin of alienage

First recorded in 1800–10; alien + -age

Example Sentences

The court said then “the fundamental rule of citizenship by birth, notwithstanding the alienage of parents” had been established by law.

From Los Angeles Times

It said the rejection was not unlawful because it was “not synonymous” with alienage discrimination.

From New York Times

"Discrimination based on the alienage of a U.S. citizen's spouse is presumptively unconstitutional and subject to strict scrutiny," the lawsuit argued.

From Salon

CBP acknowledged they are reviewing the Montana incident, but emphasised "agents are not looking for one factor, but a multitude of indicators that when put together raise a reasonable suspicion of illegal alienage."

From BBC

A: An ERA would likely put gender in the same legal class as race, national origin, religion and alienage.

From Washington Times