Definition of undocumented

undocumentedadjective

không có giấy tờ

/ˌʌnˈdɒkjumentɪd//ˌʌnˈdɑːkjumentɪd/

The term "undocumented" when used to describe people has a relatively recent origin. Until the 1980s, the preferred term was "illegal alien" or "illegally present." However, this language was criticized for being overly restrictive and stigmatizing. In the 1980s, advocates for immigrant rights and civil liberties began to use the term "undocumented immigrant" or "undocumented worker" to refer to individuals who lacked official documentation, such as a visa or green card. This wording aimed to shift the focus from the individual's legality to their presence in the country. The term gained widespread use during the 1996 proposed Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA), which sparked debate about immigration policy. Today, "undocumented" is widely used in academic, political, and media contexts to describe individuals who lack formal documentation, emphasizing their humanity and dignity rather than their legal status.

Summary
typetính từ
meaningkhông được cung cấp tư liệu; không dựa vào tư liệu; không có cơ sở
namespace

not supported by written evidence

không được hỗ trợ bằng bằng chứng viết

Example:
  • undocumented accusations

    những lời buộc tội không có căn cứ

not having the necessary documents, especially permission to live and work in a foreign country

không có các giấy tờ cần thiết, đặc biệt là giấy phép sống và làm việc ở nước ngoài

Example:
  • undocumented immigrants

    người nhập cư không có giấy tờ

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