Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

forum conveniens

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.34 in modern English

Syllables: fo-rum -con-ve-niens
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In a situation of forum non conveniens, the jurisdiction considered more appropriate for hearing the case.

noun

Synonym of forum non conveniens (“legal doctrine”)

Example Sentences

"The issue of staying proceedings to avoid multiple proceedings sometimes arises where proceedings have been commenced (or could be commenced) in two different jurisdictions and the court considers which jurisdiction is the forum conveniens."

Etymology

Back-formation from forum non conveniens.

Synonyms

convenient forum forum non conveniens

Antonyms

forum non conveniens

Questions

What does forum conveniens mean?: In a situation of forum non conveniens, the jurisdiction considered more appropriate for hearing the case.
Where does forum conveniens come from?: Back-formation from forum non conveniens.

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