naturalization proceeding

naturalization proceeding
A proceeding for the naturalization of an alien, which, while a judicial proceeding, is not an adversary proceeding, being merely a proceeding provided by statute for the administration of the naturalization laws in the case of an application for naturalization by an alien, wherein his fitness for citizenship may be determined. Rein v United States, 69 F2d 206.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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