Difference between revisions of "Jus soli"
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| − | '''Jus soli''' is a [[Latin]] [[legal]] term used to describe what is | + | '''Jus soli''' is a [[Latin]] [[legal]] term used to describe what is called the 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 [[United States|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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Jus soli is a Latin legal term used to describe what is called the 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.