English Explanatory Dictionary

jus soli

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The right of nationality or citizenship acquired by being born in that place.

Pronunciation

/dʒʌs ˈsoʊlaɪ/ /juːs ˈsoʊli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jus soli.wav

Word forms

jus soli

Etymology

From Latin iūs (“law”) + solī (“of soil”).

Synonyms

birthright citizenship
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