choice of law

choice of law definition - legal

n

The issue of which jurisdictionÂ’s law shall apply in an action that involves events that have occurred or have an impact in more than one jurisdiction. See also conflict of law(s).

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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