Lex mercatoria
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lex-mercatoria-305-15883326
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Lex mercatoria
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Lex mercatoria, often referred to as "the Law Merchant" in English, is the body of commercial law used by merchants throughout Europe during the medieval period. It evolved similar to English common law as a system of custom and best practice, which was enforced through a system of merchant courts along the main trade routes. It developed into an integrated body of law that was voluntarily produced, adjudicated and enforced on a voluntary basis, alleviating the friction stemming from the diverse
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wiki
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Part of the history of contract law
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lex_mercatoria
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2024-04-08T02:36:10Z
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