jus sanguinis

Translingual

Etymology

From Latin ius (law) + sanguinis (of blood).

Noun

jus sanguinis

  1. The right of citizenship in a nation acquired by being born to a parent or parents with citizenship in that nation.

English

Etymology

From Latin iūs (law) + sanguinis (of blood).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dʒʌs ˈsæŋɡwɪnɪs/, /juːs-/
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Noun

jus sanguinis

  1. The right of citizenship in a nation acquired by being born to a parent or parents with citizenship in that nation.
    Coordinate term: jus soli

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