alien
Defined in 7 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code, Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Stimson (1881), Burrill (1850)
Definitions from Case Law
From 225 U.S. 460 - Low Wah Suey v. Backus · 1912Most cited · 473 citing opinions
one born out of the jurisdiction of the United States, and who has not been naturalized under their Constitution and laws.
United States Code
8 U.S.C. § 1101 — as used in this chapter
The term “alien” means any person not a citizen or national of the United States.
8 U.S.C. § 1701 — in this chapter (8 versions over time)
The term “alien” has the meaning given the term in section 1101(a)(3) of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 948A — in this chapter (3 versions over time)
The term “alien” means an individual who is not a citizen of the United States.
18 U.S.C. § 841 — as used in this chapter
“Alien” means any person who is not a citizen or national of the United States.
46 U.S.C. § 70105 — in this section (5 versions over time)
Definition.—In this section, the term "alien" has the meaning given the term in section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3)).
49 U.S.C. § 5103A — in this section (6 versions over time)
In this section, the term “alien” has the meaning given the term in section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
n. A foreigner; one born abroad; a person resident in one country, but owing allegiance to another. In England, one bom out of the allegiance of the king. In the United States, one born out of the jurisdiction of the United States, and who has not been naturalized under their constitution and laws. 2 Kent, Comm. 50; Ex parte Dawson, 3 Bradf. Sur. (N. Y.) 136; Lynch v. Clarke, 1 Sandf. Ch. (N. Y) 668; Lyons v. State, 67 Cal. 380, 7 Pac. 763.
— Alien amy. In international law. Alien friend. An alien who is the subject or citizen of a foreign government at peace with our own.
— Alien and sedition laws. Acts of congress of July 6 and July 14. 1798. See Whart. State Tr. 22.
— Alien enemy. In international law. An alien who is the subject or citizen of some hostile state or power. See Dyer, 2b; Co.. Litt. 129b. A person who, by reason of owing a permanent or temporary allegiance to a hostile power, becomes, in time of war, impressed with the character of an enemy, and, as such, is disabled from suing in the courts of the adverse belligerent. See 1 Kent, Co.mm 74; 2 Id. 63; Bell v. Chapman. 10 Johns. (N. Y.) 183: Dorsey v. Brigham, 177 111 250, 52 N. E. 307, 42 L. R. A. 809, 69 Am. St. Rep 228.
— Alien friend. The subject of a nation with which we are at peace; an alien amy.
— Alien n6e. A man bom an alien.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
aliene, alienate. To transfer or convey. In general, applied to the transfer of lands and tenements.
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
One born in a foreign country, not naturalized. Alien amy: the subject of a foreign nation at peace with our own. Alien enemy: the subject of a foreign nation at war with our own.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
[Lat. alienigena; L. Fr. alien nee; from alienus, q. v.] A stranger born; a person born in another or foreign country, as distinguished from a native or natural born subject or citizen. In English law, one born out of the ligeance or allegiance of the king. Litt. sect. 198. Co. Litt. 112 a. 1 Co. 31. 1 Bl. Com. 366, 373. 2 Steph. Com. 426—429. See Stat. 1 & 8 Vict. c. 66.
In American law. One born out of the jurisdiction of the United States. 2 Kent's Com. 50. See United States Digest, Alien. Alien and foreigner are synonymous terms. 1 Peters' R. 343. See Foreigner.