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reciprocity
reciprocity definition - legal
n
An agreement or relationship between states, or
localities, where special advantages are bestowed upon citizens of A by B in
exchange for similar advantages being bestowed on citizens of B by A. For
example, State A may allow attorneys who are properly licensed in State B to
become licensed in State A without taking a bar examination, if State B affords
the same privilege to lawyers who are properly licensed in State A.
Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
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