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controlling law

Controlling law refers to the laws of the state which will be relied upon in judging disputes. Because states have widely different substantive laws, determining which body of law is controlling is often dispositive of the case. The term controlling law is most frequently seen in contracts

crime against humanity

Crimes against humanity are specific crimes committed in the context of a large-scale attack targeting civilians, regardless of their nationality. These crimes include the most egregious violations of human dignity, especially those directed towards civilian populations.

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