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The right (unconditional or near-unconditional) of anyone born in the territory of a state to nationality or citizenship.

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birthright citizenship

Source Word

birthright citizenship

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The right (unconditional or near-unconditional) of anyone born in the territory of a state to nationality or citizenship.

Japanese Meaning

出生地主義による市民権 / 出生地に基づき、国籍または市民権が自動的に与えられる権利

Debates over birthright citizenship have intensified as policymakers consider new immigration reforms.

その国の領土で生まれた人が国籍を取得する自動的な権利をめぐる議論は、政策立案者が新たな移民改革を検討する中で激化している。

Sense（1）

The right (unconditional or near-unconditional) of anyone born in the territory of a state to nationality or citizenship.

Coordinate term: jus sanguinis

birthright citizenships

（ plural ）