Legal Definition and Related Resources of Reciprocity

mutuality . In the context of international law or conflict of laws, the term denotes the relationship existing between states when each gives citizens of the other certain favors or privileges that its own citizens enjoy at hands of other state . See Arizona State board of Accountancy v Cole, 581 P.2d 1139, 119Ariz. 489. In commercial practice describes the practice whereby a company , overtly or tacitly, agrees to conduct one or more aspects of its business so as to confer a benefit on other party to agreement with consideration being return promises in kind by other party. U.S. v general Dynamics Corp., (D.C.N. Y.)58 F.Supp. 36.

Mutuality; state, quality, or character of that which is reciprocal.

noun

• concord
• cooperation
• correspondence
• exchange
• give and take
• interchange
• interplay
• mutuality
• reciprocality
• reciprocalness
• reciprocation
• return
• vicissitudo
• Associated Concepts: reciprocity of enforcement of laws between states

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Concept of Reciprocity in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Reciprocity: A mutual exchange of privileges by states, allowing attorneys, real estate brokers, and others to practice in one state while being licensed in another.

The mostly horizontal international legal system depends on states returning in like kind compliance with obligations.

Concept of Reciprocity in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Reciprocity: A mutual exchange of privileges by states, allowing attorneys, real estate brokers, and others to practice in one state while being licensed in another.

The mostly horizontal international legal system depends on states returning in like kind compliance with obligations.

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• Comity
• Extradition
• Treaty

Definition of Reciprocity

In relation to social issues, a meaning of reciprocity is provided here: mutual exchange, especially an exchange of special privileges in regard to trade between two countries

Reciprocity in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, a definition of this issue is as follows: the practice in the WTO, but not a contractual requirement, by which governments extend similar concessions to each other, as when one government lowers tariffs or other barriers impeding imports in exchange for equivalent concessions from a trading partner. This is also known as achieving a balance of concessions. Concessions made as a result of reciprocal bargaining must be extended through the most-favoured- nation rule to all WTO members. See also mirror-image reciprocity and reciprocity at the margin.[1]

Reciprocityin the wold Encyclopedia

For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Reciprocity” entry (OAS)

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