lex loci
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lex loci
First recorded in 1825–35, lex loci is from Latin lēx locī
Example Sentences
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All the formal preliminaries, such as publication of banns, or license, and consent of the parties entitled to give or withhold consent according to the lex loci contractus, must be complied with.
From Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World by Ringrose, Hyacinthe
In addition to this, it was discovered that Mexico had abolished slavery, and consequently that the lex loci of all the countries ceded by Mexico to the United States excluded slavery.
From History of American Abolitionism by Fontaine, F. G. de
It was alleged on the one hand that by the Mexican lex loci slavery was prohibited.
From American Eloquence, Volume 3 Studies In American Political History (1897) by Johnston, Alexander
If, then, this contract had an eye to the State of Virginia for its operation and effect, the lex loci ceases to operate.
From Report of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Opinions of the Judges Thereof, in the Case of Dred Scott versus John F.A. Sandford December Term, 1856. by Howard, Benjamin C.
The laws of the State are territorial, till abrogated by competent authority, remain the lex loci, and are in full force.
From The American Republic : constitution, tendencies and destiny by Brownson, Orestes Augustus
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