noun
nationality clause; ban on foreigners holding public posts
A legal provision that restricts certain public positions to Japanese nationals. Often discussed in the context of the Nationality Act or local government employment.
公務員の採用には国籍条項が適用される場合がある。
The nationality clause may apply when hiring public servants.
国籍条項の見直しを求める声が高まっている。
Calls to review the nationality clause are growing.
Compound of 国籍 (nationality) and 条項 (clause, provision). A straightforward legal term with no obscure historical derivation.