diversity of citizenship

: a condition in which the parties to an action are of diverse state or national citizenship see also complete diversity, diversity jurisdiction at jurisdiction, minimal diversity

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“Diversity of citizenship.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/diversity%20of%20citizenship. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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