renvoi

noun

ren·​voi
ren-ˈvȯi
: the reference of a matter involving a conflict of laws to the law of the foreign jurisdiction involved including reference to the jurisdiction's rules governing conflicts of laws compare whole law

Word History

Etymology

French, act of sending back, reference, from Middle French, from renvoyer to send back

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Cite this Entry

“Renvoi.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/renvoi. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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