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birthright

[burth-rahyt] / ˈbɜrθˌraɪt /


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The Supreme Court didn’t issue an opinion on birthright citizenship.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ranchers like Kemp who support the laws say it is a birthright to brand cattle with their family crests.

From The Wall Street Journal

One exception to birthright citizenship covered by this line of rulings is the child of a foreign diplomat, whose parents represent the interests of another country.

From Salon

It will be the second time the Supreme Court has considered litigation over the birthright citizenship order.

From The Wall Street Journal

They aren’t monarchs chosen by God or birthright, but fellow citizens elected to lead a nation designed around hard work, integrity, equality and meritocracy as the keys to prosperity.

From The Wall Street Journal