in law, the act of naturalizing an alien, or putting him into the condition of a natural-born subject, and entitling him to the rights and privileges thereof. See ALIEN, and DE-NIZE.

In France, naturalization is the king's prerogative; in England, it is only done by act of parliament.

In France, Swiss, Savoyards, and Scots, need not any naturalization, being reputed regnicoles, or natives.