Dépeçage

Dépeçage refers to the dismemberment or dismantling of something, particularly a complex object or system, into its constituent parts. It can be a literal dismantling, such as taking apart a machine, or a figurative one, such as analyzing a complex idea or social phenomenon. The term often implies a careful and methodical process, aimed at understanding the structure and function of the whole by examining its individual components.

In legal contexts, especially within the realm of conflict of laws, dépeçage refers to the process by which different issues in a single case are governed by the laws of different jurisdictions. Instead of applying a single jurisdiction's law to the entire case, courts using dépeçage selectively apply the laws of different jurisdictions to different aspects of the dispute. This approach acknowledges that different aspects of a case may have stronger connections to different legal systems.

The term can also be used in a culinary context, less commonly, to refer to the process of carving or deboning meat, particularly game or fowl.