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governing law

governing law

Meaning of governing law

the law that controls an agreement

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British English/ˈɡʌvənɪŋ lɔː/
American English/ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ lɔː/
Russian transcription[prʲɪmʲɪˈnʲiməjə ˈpravə]
governing law
governing law - применимое право
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governing law with Russian translation

governing law usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Применимое право указано на первой странице.

The governing law is listed on the first page.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Пожалуйста, проверьте применимое право перед подписанием.

Please check the governing law before you sign.

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governing law belongs to the topic "Legal Agreements and Compliance". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

governing lawприменимое право
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

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What's the difference between governing law / applicable law / choice of law

🇬🇧English
governing law

применимое право — the law that controls an agreement

B1Rarely

The governing law is listed on the first page.

Применимое право указано на первой странице.

G
🇬🇧English
governing law

same meaning; the law that controls an agreement

B1Very Often

This contract is subject to the governing law of England and Wales.

Этот договор регулируется применимым правом Англии и Уэльса.

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🇬🇧English
applicable law

very close; the law that applies to a contract or dispute

B1Often

The applicable law is stated in the agreement.

Применимое право указано в соглашении.

C
🇬🇧English
choice of law

the clause or decision selecting which law will apply

B1Often

The agreement includes a choice of law clause.

Соглашение содержит оговорку о выборе права.

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governing law translation: применимое право. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce governing law

/ˈɡʌvənɪŋ lɔː/

governing law translation

применимое право

governing law examples

The governing law is listed on the first page.

governing law transcription

/ˈɡʌvənɪŋ lɔː/, /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ lɔː/

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governing law meaning: what does it mean?

the law that controls an agreement

governing law pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

governing law is pronounced as /ˈɡʌvənɪŋ lɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

governing law definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The governing law is listed on the first page. Translation: Применимое право указано на первой странице.

Is governing law part of Legal Agreements and Compliance vocabulary?

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