International Commercial Law
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl kəˈmɜːrʃəl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing commercial transactions and trade between parties across national borders.
International commercial law governs contracts and disputes between companies operating in different countries.
- (n.) Legal framework encompassing treaties, conventions, and customary rules that regulate international business and commerce.
The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is a key instrument in international commercial law.
Forms
- international commercial law
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Commentary
Often overlaps with private international law; drafters should specify whether referring to substantive commercial rules or conflict-of-law principles.
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