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NeCede's

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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