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citizen

In the Roman government, seems to have designated a person who had the freedom of the city, and the right to exercise all political and civil privileges of the government. One who owes to government allegiance, service, and money by way of taxation, and to whom the government, in turn, grants and guarantees liberty of person and of conscience, the right of acquiring and possessing property, of marriage and the social relations, of suit and of defense, and security in person, estate, and reputation. Amy v. Smith, . Citizenship implies residence with intention of remaining permanently at the particular place. Union Hotel Co. v. Hersee.

Source : William C. Anderson, A Dictionary of Law (1893)

Language : English

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