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denaturalization

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[dee-nach-er-uhl-uhz-ay-shuhn, -ahyz-ay-shuhn] / diˌnætʃ ər əl əzˈeɪ ʃən, -aɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

denaturalizations plural
  1. the act or process of denaturalizing, especially the revocation of citizenship for naturalized citizens.


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Grounds for denaturalization and deportation included a naturalized citizen’s refusal to testify before a congressional committee about subversive activities.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

The government can attempt either a civil or criminal denaturalization, with the latter alleging that the naturalization itself was obtained through criminal means.

From Slate • Jul. 11, 2025

In denaturalization hearings in civil court, a defendant is not entitled to an attorney.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2025

The department will “prioritize and maximally pursue denaturalization proceedings in all cases permitted by law and supported by the evidence,” according to a June 11 memo.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2025

There is a breath of poetry over the picture, but no denaturalization of the uncultured types.

From Famous Women: George Sand by Thomas, Bertha

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