jus soli
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
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