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    undocumented
    /ʌnˈdɒkjʊmɛntɪd/

    adjective

    • 1. not recorded in or proved by documents: "earlier, undocumented settlements"
    • 2. not having the appropriate legal document or licence: North American "undocumented immigrants"

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  2. legaldictionary.net › undocumented-immigrantsUndocumented Immigrants - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes

    Jan 16, 2019 · The term “undocumented immigrants” describes individuals who were born in a foreign country and who live in the United States with no legal right to. For example, undocumented immigrants can be individuals who came to the U.S. to work or study, then failed to leave when their temporary visas expired.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › undocumentedUndocumented Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of UNDOCUMENTED is not documented. How to use undocumented in a sentence. not documented: such as; not supported by documentary evidence; lacking documents required for legal immigration or residence…

  4. immigrantsrising.org › resource › defining-undocumentedDefining Undocumented – Immigrants Rising

    We define the term “undocumented” broadly to include all immigrants who reside in the United States without legal status. This includes individuals who: Entered Without Inspection (also known as “EWI”)

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNDOCUMENTED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    UNDOCUMENTED definition: 1. not supported by written proof: 2. not having any documents to prove that you are living or…. Learn more.

  6. www.nolo.com › legal-encyclopedia › who-is-undocumentedWho Is an Undocumented Immigrant? | Nolo

    The easy definition of an undocumented immigrant is a foreign-born person who doesn't have a legal right to be or remain in the United States. But that's where the easy part stops. Let's look at some common questions and misconceptions about undocumented immigrants.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › undocumentedUNDOCUMENTED Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Undocumented definition: lacking documentation or authentication.. See examples of UNDOCUMENTED used in a sentence.

  8. www.scu.edu › ethics › focus-areasWords Matter: Illegal Immigrant, Undocumented Immigrant, or ...

    Pro-immigrant liberals often prefer the term “undocumented immigrant.” The nonprofit Define American, in its criticism of phrases such as “illegal immigrant” and “illegal alien,” recommends “undocumented American.” But “undocumented immigrant” has its shortcomings too.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUNDOCUMENTED definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    undocumented meaning: 1. not supported by written proof: 2. not having any documents to prove that you are living or…. Learn more.

  10. www.npr.org › 2021/04/19 › 988789487Not 'Illegal Alien," But 'Undocumented Noncitizen' Under New ......

    Apr 19, 2021 · The Biden administration is ordering U.S. immigration enforcement agencies to change how they talk about immigrants. The terms "illegal alien" and "assimilation" are out — replaced by ...

  11. www.npr.org › 2010/01/07 › 122314131Which Is Acceptable: 'Undocumented' vs. 'Illegal' Immigrant?

    Jan 7, 2010 · We're talking about the use of the term illegal versus undocumented to describe persons who are in the U.S. without proper authorization, and we're talking about whether it...