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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) “Foreign country” means a government other than:
(a) The United States;
(b) A state, district, commonwealth, territory, or insular possession of the United States; or
(c) Any other government with regard to which the decision in this state as to whether to recognize a judgment of that government's courts is initially subject to determination under the full faith and credit clause of the United States Constitution.
(2) “Foreign-country judgment” means a judgment of a court of a foreign country.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 6. Enforcement of Judgments § 6.40A.010. Definitions - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-6-enforcement-of-judgments/wa-rev-code-6-40a-010/
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