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jus sanguinis

[juhs sang-gwuh-nis] /ˈdʒʌs ˈsæŋ gwə nɪs/
noun, Law.
1.
the principle that the country of nationality of a child is that of the country of nationality of the parents.
Origin of jus sanguinis
1900-1905
1900-05; < Latin: right of blood
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  • That the child inherits the nationality of his father is a common maxim known as jus sanguinis.

    International Law

         George Grafton Wilson and George Fox Tucker

  • (c) Other states follow sometimes the jus sanguinis, sometimes jus soli, and sometimes modifications of these laws.

    International Law

         George Grafton Wilson and George Fox Tucker
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jus sanguinis

/ˈsæŋɡwɪnɪs/
noun
1.
(law) the principle that a person's nationality at birth is the same as that of his natural parents Compare jus soli
Word Origin
Latin, literally: law of blood
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