Homologation
/ˌhɒməˌlɒɡˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The official approval or certification of a product, particularly in regulatory, legal, or technical contexts, confirming compliance with established standards or requirements.
The vehicle received homologation after passing all safety and emissions tests required by law.
- (n.) In law, the judicial confirmation or ratification of a foreign legal act or document, such as a will or a marriage, making it valid domestically.
The court granted homologation of the foreign divorce decree, recognizing its legal effect.
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- homologation
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Commentary
Homologation may refer to both administrative regulatory approvals and judicial acts of recognition; context determines its precise legal application.
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