Noun
the principle that a person's nationality at birth is the same as that of his natural parents
Source: WordNetFollowing these reforms, Indian nationality law largely follows the jus sanguinis (citizenship by right of blood) as opposed to the jus soli (citizenship by right of birth within the territory). Source: Internet
In many cases, jus sanguinis rights are mandated by international treaty, with citizenship definitions imposed by the international community. Source: Internet
Instead, the government chose to enact a jus sanguinis system, with the naturalization restrictions listed above. Source: Internet