British-protected person

British-protected person
one of a class of persons defined as such by an order made under the British Nationality Act 1981 because of a connection with former protectorates, protected states and trust territories. A British-protected person may become entitled to registration as a British citizen by reason of residence in the UK.

Collins dictionary of law. . 2001.

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