The legal process or act of granting denizen status to a foreigner, making them a recognized resident.
From denize + -ation (suffix forming abstract nouns describing processes). This historical legal term was particularly used in England for naturalization of foreigners.
Before modern citizenship existed, 'denization' was how kings welcomed foreigners—they'd issue letters granting people the right to work, own property, and belong to the kingdom officially.
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