Alienages

/ˈeɪliənɪdʒɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of alienage; multiple instances or classifications of the legal status of foreign nationals.

Etymology

Plural form of alienage, formed by adding the standard English plural suffix -es to alienage.

Kelly Says

Medieval records often documented different alienages—merchants, refugees, and diplomats had different legal standings, creating a complex hierarchy of who could do what in a foreign land.

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