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Jus Sanguinis - Definition and Usage

Noun (Legal Sense): In law, jus sanguinis refers to the principle of acquiring citizenship through descent. It is a Latin term that translates to "right of blood." According to this concept, an individual automatically gains citizenship of a country if either of their parents is a citizen of that country, regardless of their place of birth.

Example Sentence (Legal Sense): Maria was born in a foreign country, but she obtained Italian citizenship through jus sanguinis as her father is an Italian citizen.

Noun (Historical Sense): In historical context, jus sanguinis denotes a society or culture that determines membership or social identity based on one's bloodline or ancestry.

Example Sentence (Historical Sense): The ancient Greeks practiced jus sanguinis where being born to Greek parents was the key criterion to attain full citizenship.

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