anticipatory filing

anticipatory filing. The bringing of a lawsuit or regulatory action against another with the expectation that the other party is preparing an action of its own. • If properly brought, an anticipatory filing may determine procedural matters such as jurisdiction and venue. See FIRST-TO-FILE RULE; RACE TO THE COURTHOUSE.

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词条贡献者

资深译员Ting，亚洲顶尖法学院国际贸易专业，擅长翻译各类与国际贸易委员会调查程序相关的法律文件。