Aerospace Law
/ˈeərəˌspeɪs lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing the design, development, operation, and regulation of aircraft and spacecraft.
Aerospace law addresses issues from air traffic control to space exploration liability.
- (n.) A legal field covering national and international treaties, regulations, and policies affecting aviation and outer space activities.
International aerospace law includes treaties like the Outer Space Treaty.
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- aerospace law
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Commentary
Aerospace law uniquely combines aspects of aviation and space law, often requiring coordination between domestic statutes and international agreements.
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