# National Origin

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCyM0jZS12kH8LsAYFKrKQA

## Labels

**Translations:**

- de-de: Nationale Herkunft
- fr-fr: Origine nationale
- ja-jp: 国籍
- pt-br: Origem nacional
- zh-cn: 国籍

## Definition

National origin refers to an individual's country or region of birth, ancestry, or cultural heritage. In many jurisdictions, including the United States, it is unlawful to discriminate against someone based on their national origin in various contexts, such as employment, housing, and public services.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7sHH7RvjZ6aZS7ZExDpYmR

## See Also

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9aSzp9cEiBCzObnP92jYFX

**Deprecated:** False