choice of law

: an issue in conflicts of law as to what law (as among laws of different states or multiple federal laws) should be applied in a case compare comity, federalism, full faith and credit

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“Choice of law.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/choice%20of%20law. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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