Noun
the principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the place of birth
Source: WordNetAbolition of jus soli Some countries which formerly observed jus soli have moved to abolish it entirely, conferring citizenship on children born in the country only if one of the parents is a citizen of that country. Source: Internet
Following 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