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citizens

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Definitions from Case Law

From 75 U.S. 168 - Paul v. Virginia · 1868Most cited · 1,098 citing opinions

The term citizens as there used applies only to natural persons, members of the body politic, owing allegiance to the State, not to artificial persons created by the legislature, and possessing only the attributes which the legislature has prescribed.

United States Code

34 U.S.C. § 10389 — in this subchapter

“citizens’ police academy” means a program by local law enforcement agencies or private nonprofit organizations in which citizens, especially those who participate in neighborhood watch programs, are trained in ways of facilitating communication between the community and local law enforcement in the prevention of crime.

42 U.S.C. § 1973AA — as used in this section

the term “citizens” means citizens of the United States; and

52 U.S.C. § 10503 — as used in this section

the term "citizens" means citizens of the United States; and

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