Full Faith and Credit
/ˌfʊl feɪθ ænd ˈkrɛdɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A constitutional doctrine requiring each U.S. state to recognize and enforce the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.
The court enforced full faith and credit to uphold the validity of the out-of-state custody order.
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Commentary
Full Faith and Credit primarily applies within U.S. constitutional law; precise application may vary by context, especially with respect to judgments and statutes.
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