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Jus Sanguinis

jus sanguinis n

[Latin, right of blood]
: a rule of law that a child’s citizenship is determined by that of his or her parents

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.
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