jus soli
noun
jus so·li
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Definition of jus soli
: a rule that the citizenship of a child is determined by the place of its birth
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Sociologist John Skrentny theorized that jus soli is strongest in the Western Hemisphere because of the region’s colonial history. — Amanda Erickson, The Seattle Times, "Trump says no other country has birthright citizenship. He’s wrong.," 30 Oct. 2018 At least 30 countries subscribe to the principle of jus soli, wherein a person’s citizenship is based on the territory of his or her birth. — Amanda Erickson, The Seattle Times, "Trump says no other country has birthright citizenship. He’s wrong.," 30 Oct. 2018 This is the policy most often followed, though some countries adhere to the alternative concept of jus soli, or right of soil, which confers citizenship on a child according to the location in which they are born. — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "What Happens to Babies Born on Planes," 26 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'jus soli.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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jus soli
noun
jus so·li
| \ -ˈsō-ˌlī, -lē
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Legal Definition of jus soli
: a rule of law that a child's citizenship is determined by his or her place of birth