British spelling: to strip something of its natural qualities or to remove citizenship from someone.
British variant of denaturalize, using -ise ending instead of -ize. Entered usage in the 19th century with both chemical and legal meanings.
Britain still uses the term denaturalise in immigration law, though it's become controversial because opponents argue you can't truly 'denature' someone's natural identity.
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