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jus sanguinis

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jus san⋅gui⋅nis

  [juhs sang-gwuh-nis]
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–noun Law.
the principle that the country of nationality of a child is that of the country of nationality of the parents.
Origin:
1900–05; < L: right of blood
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Main Entry: jus san·gui·nis
Pronunciation: -'sa[ng]-gwi-nis, -'sä[ng]-gwE-"nEs
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, right of blood
: a rule of law that a child's citizenship is determined by that of his or her parents
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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