jus soli
the principle that the country of citizenship of a child is determined by their country of birth.
Origin of jus soli
1- Compare jus sanguinis.
Words Nearby jus soli
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How to use jus soli in a sentence
(b) Certain states follow the rule of jus soli, maintaining that the place of birth determines the nationality.
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 TuckerPortugal and most of the South American states follow the jus soli.
International Law | George Grafton Wilson and George Fox Tucker
British Dictionary definitions for jus soli
/ (ˈsəʊlaɪ) /
law the principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the territory within which he was born: Compare jus sanguinis
Origin of jus soli
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