“lex loci”

The following 5 entries include the term lex loci.

lex loci actus

noun

: the law of the place where an act is done or a transaction takes place

lex loci celebrationis

noun

: the law of the place where a contract especially of marriage is made

lex loci delicti

noun

: the law of the place of the wrong or tort

lex loci rei sitae

noun

: the law of the place where a property is situated

lex loci solutionis

noun

: the law of the place of performance of a contract


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