Maxim 1.5.127
Natural allegiance is restrained by no barriers, reined by no bounds, stopped by no limits.
Ligeantia naturalis nullis claustris coercetur, nullis metis refrenatur, nullis finibus premitur.
Source: 7 Co. 10; Jackson
Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable
Explanation
The natural-born allegiance a man owes to the land of his birth is universal and cannot be confined by territorial boundaries or artificial distinctions.
Where this applies
- A natural-born citizen claims they can simply opt out of all ties to their country.
- Someone argues their allegiance to their birth nation has territorial limits.
Legal domains
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 1.5.127 — Natural allegiance is restrained by no barriers, reined by no bounds, stopped by no limits. — 7 Co. 10; Jackson (Ligeantia naturalis nullis claustris coercetur, nullis metis refrenatur, nullis finibus premitur.)
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