citizenship The state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen of the United States of America. A person who claims to be a U.S. citizen must provide verification of citizenship.

The state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen of the United States of America. A person who claims to be a U.S. citizen See "United States (U.S.) citizen." must provide verification The use of written, visual, or oral information from someone other than the applicant or recipient to prove the accuracy of statements made by an applicant or recipient. of citizenship.