Glossary on citizenship and electoral rights

Abstract

This GLOBALCIT glossary provides definitions and explanations of frequently used technical terms. It is not an inventory of terms as they are used in the different citizenship laws, since these frequently employ different terms for identical substantive rules. Instead, we attempt to introduce a standardised and coherent terminology that makes it possible to compare legal rules across countries. The GLOBALCIT glossary covers two themes: the acquisition and loss of citizenship status, and the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in democratic elections.