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naturalization
n. The legal process by which a person acquires a new nationality. In the UK, British citizenship or British Overseas Territories citizenship can be acquired by means of a certificate of naturalization. This is granted by the Secretary of State to an applicant who has satisfied statutory requirements as to residence and other matters and taken an oath of allegiance. The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 introduced a requirement that applicants should show a knowledge of British life and culture. Under the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 the process of naturalization can be hastened where the applicant has undertaken voluntary community work or other civic activities. |