Alien
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
[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.
See Foreigner.