The legal process by which an individual’s citizenship is revoked, rendering them stateless or reverting to their previous nationality. This can occur due to fraud or misrepresentation in the naturalization process, or if the individual engages in activities that are grounds for revocation under the law.
Etymology:
The term “nullification” comes from the Latin “nullificare,” meaning “to make nothing.” “Citizenship” is derived from the Old French “cite,” meaning “city,” combined with the suffix “-ship,” indicating a state or condition.