lex loci delictii

noun

lex loci de·​lic·​tii
-di-ˈlik-tē-ˌī, -dā-ˈlik-tē-ˌē
: the law of the place where an offense or tort occurred

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, law of the place of the wrong

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“Lex loci delictii.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/lex%20loci%20delictii. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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