Citizen
A Law Dictionary and Glossary · George C. Kinney · 1893
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
Citizein, I. fr. Strictly, a member of a commonwealth, possessing all the rights which can be enjoyed or exercised under its fundamental laws.
In American law
One who, under the constitution and laws, has a right to vote for public ofl Scers, and who is qualified to fill of Bces in the gift of the people.
In English law
A freeman, or one who resided and kept a family in a city; an inhabitant having certain rights or privileges; the representative of a city in parliament, as a burgess is the representative of a borough.