jus soli
Translingual
editEtymology
editFrom Latin ius (“law”) + soli (“of soil”).
Noun
edit- The right of nationality or citizenship acquired by being born in that place.
See also
editEnglish
editEtymology
editFrom 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
editbirthright citizenship — see birthright citizenship