Abroad

What does Abroad mean in American Law?

The definition of Abroad in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

In international law and conflict of laws, “abroad” refers to a place other than that of the forum state. In an island like Great Britain, that would necessarily imply “overseas,” and in common non-legal American usage that implication still exists, i.e., if a person in New York were to say he was going “abroad” one would assume he meant Europe, Asia, etc., rather than Canada or Mexico. Technically, however, those latter places would still be “abroad.” It would be almost inconceivable, however, for a New Yorker to mean by “abroad” Oklahoma or Nebraska, even though they do provide different law and forums.

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Legal English Vocabulary: abroad in Spanish

Online translation of the English legal term abroad into Spanish: en el exterior (English to Spanish translation) . More about legal dictionary from english to spanish online.

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Concept of Near abroad

An introductory definition of near abroad in relation to the European Union law and policies is available here: Former Soviet states with Russian populations, over which Russia harbours ambitions of influence, if not hegemony.

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• Nation
• Province
• Sovereignty
• Rule of Law
• Public International Law
• State Territory