Definitions.

RCW 6.40A.010
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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. 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.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=6.40A&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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