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{{boileranat|governing law and jurisdiction|
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[[File:Dredd.jpg|450px|thumb|center|Jurisdict ''this''.]]
[[File:Dredd.jpg|450px|thumb|center|Jurisdict ''this''.]]
}}The law by which one’s {{tag|contract}} is governed. Ideally [[English law|English]], but [[New York law]] always a good safe choice as long as you don’t mind the odd [[US attorney|convenient logical impossibility]] for your trouble.
}}{{d|Governing law|/ˈgʌvənɪŋ lɔː/|n|}}
 
The law by which one’s {{tag|contract}} is governed. If it spans international borders, ideally [[English law|English]], but [[New York law]] always a good safe choice as long as you don’t mind the odd [[US attorney|convenient logical impossibility]] for your trouble. If it doesn’t, the local laws and customs should do fine, and you shouldn’t waste your time talking about them.


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