jus sanguinis

[ juhs sang-gwuh-nis ]

noun

, Law.

1. the principle that the country of nationality of a child is that of the country of nationality of the parents.

jus sanguinis

/ ˈsæŋɡwɪnɪs /

noun

1. See jus soli
   law the principle that a person's nationality at birth is the same as that of his natural parents Compare jus soli

Word History and Origins

Origin of jus sanguinis¹

1900–05; < Latin: right of blood

Word History and Origins

Origin of jus sanguinis¹

Latin, literally: law of blood

Example Sentences

That the child inherits the nationality of his father is a common maxim known as jus sanguinis.

From Project Gutenberg

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

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