VI Glossary of terms and definition: Fundamental rights and freedoms: A group of rights that have been recognized by the Supreme Court as requiring a high degree of protection from government encroachment Alien/s: A resident of one country who was born in or owes allegiance to another country and has not acquired citizenship by naturalization in the country of residence (distinguished from citizen). See also resident alien, illegal alien. a foreigner. a person who has been estranged or excluded. CITIZENSHIP AND NATIONALITY RIGHTS CASE DIGEST