Hybridization
/ˌhaɪbrɪdaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of combining different legal rules, principles, or jurisdictions into a single legal framework or doctrine.
The hybridization of common law and civil law elements created a unique legal system in the territory.
- (n.) In intellectual property law, the integration of multiple forms of protectable subject matter into one invention or work.
The patent application emphasized the hybridization of software and hardware components.
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Commentary
Hybridization often involves blending different legal traditions or rules, requiring clear delineation to avoid conflicts in application.
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