Recognition and Enforcement
/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən ænd ɛnˈfɔrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which a court or tribunal acknowledges and gives effect to a foreign judgment, arbitral award, or legal decision.
The recognition and enforcement of the foreign arbitral award allowed the claimant to recover damages.
- (n.) The act of implementing and ensuring compliance with a recognized foreign judgment or order within a domestic jurisdiction.
The court issued an order for the enforcement of the recognized judgment.
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Commentary
Recognition and enforcement are often linked in international law contexts, but recognition acknowledges validity while enforcement compels compliance; drafting should distinguish these steps clearly.
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