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The act by which an alien is made a citizen of the United States of America. 2. The Constitution of the United States, art. 1, s. 8, vests in congress the power to establish an uniform rule of naturalization. In pursuance of this authority congress have passed several laws on this subject, which, as they are of general interest, are here transcribed as far as they are in force. … [Read more...] about NATURALIZATION

All the property which belongs to the state is comprehended under the name of national or public domain. 2. Care must be taken not to confound the public or national domain, with the national finances, or the public revenue, as taxes, imposts, contributions, duties, and the like, which are not considered as property, and are essentially attached to the sovereignty. Vide Domain; … [Read more...] about NATIONAL OR PUBLIC DOMAIN

Death by natural causes such as illness or old age, not by a criminal act or other act of violence or accident. … [Read more...] about NATURAL DEATH

To confer citizenship upon an alien; to make a foreigner the same, in respect to rights and privileges, as if he were a native citizen or subject … [Read more...] about NATURALIZE

That quality or character which arises from the fact of a person's belonging to a nation or state. Nationality determines the political status of the individual, especially with reference to allegiance; while domicile determines his civil status. Nationality arises either by birth or by naturalization. According to Savigny, "nationallty" is also used as opposed to … [Read more...] about NATIONALITY