Conflans

Town of France, where a treaty was signed Oct. 9, 1465, between Louis XI. and the Dukes of Bourbon, Britt any and Burgundy, ceding Normandy to the Duke of Berry. Conflict of Duties. Arising where there is need to choose between two actions, each of which is apparently a violation of some maxim or principle of morality; especially when the preservation of life or honor of another dependent on us can be accomplishe ccomplished only by violating some moral law. Conflict of Laws. Branch of jurisprudence which deals with the rules governing the transactions or contracts between foreign states or their citizens. It is a fundamental principle that all persons and property within a State are subject to its laws. Another rule is that a State's laws have no force beyond its domain, except such as other States voluntarily accord them. Confocal. Having coincident foci.