jus soli

From Latin iūs (“law”) + solī (“of soil”).

jus soli

1. The right of nationality or citizenship acquired by being born in that place.

• jus sanguinis

From Latin iūs (“law”) + solī (“of soil”).

• IPA^(key): /dʒʌs ˈsoʊlaɪ/, /juːs ˈsoʊli/

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jus soli (uncountable)

1. The right of nationality or citizenship acquired by being born in that place.

   Synonym: birthright citizenship

   Coordinate term: jus sanguinis

   • 2025 February 10, Jon Schoenheider, “Federal judge in New Hampshire blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship for kids of people in US illegally”, in WMUR-TV‎^[1]:

     The U.S. is among about 30 countries where birthright citizenship — the principle of jus soli, or “right of the soil” — is applied. Most are in the Americas and Canada and Mexico are among them.