Full faith and credit clause

Definition

The full faith and credit clause is a provision from Article IV, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution requiring states to recognize public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.

Related terms

Privileges and Immunities Clause: This prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner.

Supremacy Clause: This establishes that federal law takes precedence over conflicting state laws.

Interstate Compact Clause: This allows states to enter into agreements or compacts with one another subject to consent by Congress.