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Jus Sanguinis
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jus sanguinis n
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[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.