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RESIDENT ALIEN

RESIDENT ALIEN

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A person who is not a citizen of the country within which they live. Typically it means (in the U.S.) that they have been granted by immigration authorities a recognized right to live in the country, such as being given a green card and having permanent resident status. … [Read more...] about RESIDENT ALIEN

RESIDENT

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(A) international law. A minister, according to diplomatic language, of a third order, less in dignity than an ambassador, or an envoy. This term formerly related only to the continuance of the minister's stay, but now it is confined to ministers of this class. 2. The resident does not represent the prince's person in his dignity, but only his affairs. His representation is in … [Read more...] about RESIDENT

RESIDENCE

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Living or dwelling in a certain place permanently or for a considerable length of time. The place where a man makes his home, or where he dwells permanently or for an extended period of time. The difference between a residence and a domicile may not be capable of easy definition; but every one can see at least this distinction: A person domiciled in one state may, for temporary … [Read more...] about RESIDENCE

RESIANT

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In old English law. Continually dwelling or abiding in a place; resident; a resident Kitchin, 33; Cowell. Resiant rolls. Those containing the re siants in a tithing, etc, which are to be called over by the steward on holding courts leet. … [Read more...] about RESIANT