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jus sanguinis
[ juhs sang-gwuh-nis ]
noun
, Law.
- the principle that the country of nationality of a child is that of the country of nationality of the parents.
jus sanguinis
/ ˈsæŋɡwɪnɪs /
noun
- 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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Word History and Origins
Origin of jus sanguinis1
1900–05; < Latin: right of blood
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jus sanguinis1
Latin, literally: law of blood
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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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