jus sanguinis

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jus sanguinis

A child born abroad receives citizenship through jus sanguinis.

Definition

Noun: - The principle of citizenship by blood: A legal doctrine stating that a person's nationality or citizenship at birth is determined by the nationality of one or both parents, rather than by the place of birth.

Usage
  • This principle is used in legal and political contexts to describe a specific method of acquiring citizenship.
  • It contrasts with (right of the soil), where citizenship is granted based on birthplace.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often discussed in debates on immigration, nationality law, and multiculturalism.
  • It can be part of complex legal phrases, such as "the application of " or "a regime."
Variants and Related Words
  • Jus soli (noun): The opposing principle of citizenship by birthplace.
  • Citizenship by descent (noun phrase): A common English paraphrase for the concept of .
Synonyms
  • Citizenship by blood
  • Right of blood
Notes
  • is a Latin term used as a formal, technical term in English. It is typically italicized in writing.
  • There are no direct phrasal verbs or idioms derived from this specific term, as it is a fixed legal concept.
jus sanguinis

A child born abroad receives citizenship through jus sanguinis.

Noun
  1. the principle that a person's nationality at birth is the same as that of his natural parents