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| − | Jus soli is a Latin legal term used to describe what is call Law of Soil. This refers to the concept that a person who is born on the soil of a nation is automatically conferred nationality to that nation. This can sometimes create dual nationality when combined with "[[Jus sanguinis]]." | + | Jus soli is a Latin legal term used to describe what is call Law of Soil. This refers to the concept that a person who is born on the soil of a nation is automatically conferred nationality to that nation. This can sometimes create dual nationality when combined with "[[Jus sanguinis]]." An example would be a baby born to an American couple in Spain, the baby would be an American National due to his or her parents being Americans, but also a Spanish National due to being born in Spain. |
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Revision as of 00:40, March 27, 2007
Jus soli is a Latin legal term used to describe what is call Law of Soil. This refers to the concept that a person who is born on the soil of a nation is automatically conferred nationality to that nation. This can sometimes create dual nationality when combined with "Jus sanguinis." An example would be a baby born to an American couple in Spain, the baby would be an American National due to his or her parents being Americans, but also a Spanish National due to being born in Spain.