Legal Equivalency
/ˈliːɡəl ˌekwɪˈvælənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The condition or status where different laws, legal systems, or legal documents are recognized as having equal force or effect in a given jurisdiction or context.
The treaty established legal equivalency between the contracts executed in both countries.
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Commentary
Legal equivalency often arises in contexts like cross-border contracts and harmonization of laws, requiring precise drafting to ensure clarity on which legal instruments are considered equivalent.
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