lex loci

[ leks loh-sahy, -kee, -kahy ]

noun

, Law.

1. the law of a place.

lex loci

/ ˈləʊsaɪ; -kiː /

noun

1. the law of the place

Word History and Origins

Origin of lex loci¹

First recorded in 1825–35, lex loci is from Latin lēx locī

Word History and Origins

Origin of lex loci¹

from Latin

Example Sentences

It was alleged on the one hand that by the Mexican lex loci slavery was prohibited.

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The parties must be competent according to the lex loci contractus, or the law where the contract was concluded.

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It is precisely similar to the case of a contract to which the lex loci gives the construction, and the lex fori its execution.

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