renvois

/rɛnˈvɔɪz/
noun
  1. Plural of renvoi; multiple instances of the legal doctrine where a court refers a matter to another jurisdiction's law, which then refers it back.
    • The court had to consider two renvois before reaching a decision.
    • International lawyers often study historical renvois to understand legal precedents.
    • The textbook discussed several famous renvois from different countries.
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