English Explanatory Dictionary

jus sanguinis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The right of citizenship in a nation acquired by being born to a parent or parents with citizenship in that nation.

Pronunciation

/dʒʌs ˈsæŋɡwɪnɪs/ /juːs-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jus sanguinis.wav

Word forms

jus sanguinis

Etymology

From Latin iūs (“law”) + sanguinis (“of blood”).

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