Sports Law
/ˈspɔrts lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The area of law that governs sports-related activities, including contracts, governance, doping, intellectual property, and dispute resolution in athletics.
The lawyer specialized in sports law to advise athletes on contract negotiations.
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Commentary
Sports law is interdisciplinary, combining aspects of various legal fields tailored to the sports industry.
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