jus soli

/ʒu(s) ˌsoʊli/
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Definitions of jus soli
  1. noun
    the principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the place of birth
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    type of:
    judicial doctrine, judicial principle, legal principle
    (law) a principle underlying the formulation of jurisprudence
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