jus soli
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Translingual
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Latin ius (“law”) + soli (“of soil”).
Noun
[edit]- The right of nationality or citizenship acquired by being born in that place.
See also
[edit]English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Latin ius (“law”) + soli (“of soil”).
Pronunciation
[edit]- IPA(key): /dʒʌs ˈsoʊlaɪ/, /juːs ˈsoʊli/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
[edit]- The right of nationality or citizenship acquired by being born in that place.
- Synonym: birthright citizenship
- Coordinate term: jus sanguinis
Translations
[edit]birthright citizenship — see birthright citizenship