jus soli

Translingual

Etymology

From Latin ius (“law”) + soli (“of soil”).

Noun

jus soli

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

See also

• jus sanguinis

English

Etymology

From Latin ius (“law”) + soli (“of soil”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dʒʌs ˈsoʊlaɪ/, /juːs ˈsoʊli/

• Audio (Southern England)

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Noun

jus soli

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

   Synonym: birthright citizenship

   Coordinate term: jus sanguinis

Translations

birthright citizenship — see birthright citizenship