Harmonizing
/ˈhɑːrmənaɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of making laws, regulations, or standards consistent across different jurisdictions to reduce conflict and improve compliance.
The treaty focuses on harmonizing intellectual property laws among member states.
Forms
- harmonize
- harmonizes
- harmonized
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Commentary
In legal drafting, harmonizing often involves reconciling divergent statutes or regulations to facilitate interoperability and legal certainty across jurisdictions.
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