Lexica → Phrase → jus sanguinis
Letter | J |
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Letter name | jay jy |
Pronounciation | /dʒeɪ/ /dʒaɪ/ |
Phrase: | jus sanguinis |
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Century: | 21st |
DA Name: | jus sanguinis |
Era: | C.E. |
Origin: | Original |
Type: | Official |
Source Language: | Latin |
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Definition: | Latin COMMON LAW Phrase meaning literally "right of blood" by which the rights of an individual including their citizenship and status is determined not by place of birth, but by ancestral blood relations. For instance, an ancient Roman practice was to permit the children of citizens to also be made citizens by jus sanguinis--because their father was a Roman citizen. This practice is commonly continued today. |