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