jus soli meaning

UK US /dʒu ˈsoʊli/ 3 syllables

jus soli (noun): the principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the place of birth.

Definition of jus soli

  1. the principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the place of birth

    Type of: legal principle

How to pronounce jus soli

jus soli is pronounced /dʒu ˈsoʊli/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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