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Choose the most appropriate meaning of the legal phrase: ‘Lex loci’ means –

'Lex loci' (from Latin lex, 'law', and loci, genitive of locus, 'place') means the 'Law of a place'. It is widely used in Private International Law (Conflict of Laws) in…

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‘Lex loci’ means –

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'Lex loci' (from Latin lex, 'law', and loci, genitive of locus, 'place') means the 'Law of a place'. It is widely used in Private International Law (Conflict of Laws) in expressions such as lex loci contractus (law of the place where the contract is made), lex loci delicti (law of the place of the wrong), and lex loci situs (law of the place where property is situated).

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Option A

Incorrect. Although Latin originated in Italy, 'lex loci' does not mean 'Italian laws'.

Option B

Incorrect. While domestic law is municipal law, the literal and technical meaning of 'lex loci' (lex = law, loci = of the place) is 'Law of a place'.

Option C

Incorrect. 'Lex loci' is a Latin phrase meaning 'Law of a place', not 'Latin regulations'.

Option D

Correct. In Latin and Private International Law (Conflict of Laws), 'Lex loci' literally means the 'Law of a place' (where a transaction occurred, a contract was made, a tort was committed, or property is situated).

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