jus sanguinis

American  

[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.

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jus sanguinis British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of jus sanguinis

1900–05; < Latin: right of blood

Example Sentences

Previously, anyone with an Italian ancestor who lived after 17 March, 1861 - when the Kingdom of Italy was created - qualified to be a citizen under the 'jus sanguinis', or descendent blood line law.

From BBC

Its opposing idea is jus sanguinis - right of blood which confers citizenship only on the children of citizens.

From BBC

The aforementioned Republic Act observes a couple of legal principles that many countries around the world have incorporated into their legislation: jus soli and jus sanguinis.

From Encyclopedia.com

Germany, like many European states, subscribes to the idea of "jus sanguinis", where citizenship is determined by the nationalities of one or both parents but not by one's place of birth.

From BBC

We are in part a jus sanguinis nation as well in that children of American citizens who are born outside the U.S. can become citizens.

From Time