Jus Sanguinis (Noun)
Meaning
The principle that a person's nationality at birth is the same as that of his natural parents.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The country follows the principle of jus sanguinis, where citizenship is determined by the nationality of one's parents.
- Many countries have adopted jus sanguinis as the basis for determining citizenship, which can lead to complex situations for people with mixed heritage.
- Jus sanguinis is often contrasted with jus soli, which grants citizenship based on the location of one's birth.
- The jus sanguinis principle has been used to determine citizenship in cases where a child is born abroad to parents who are citizens of the country.
- Some critics argue that jus sanguinis can lead to statelessness, as individuals may not be recognized as citizens by any country if their parents are not citizens of that country.