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Book Synopsis: This book examines legal language as a language for special purposes, evaluating the functions and characteristics of legal language and the terminology of law. Using examples drawn from major and lesser legal languages, it examines the major legal languages themselves, beginning with Latin through German, French, Spanish and English. This second edition has been fully revised, updated and enlarged. A new chapter on legal Spanish takes into account the increasing importance of the language, and a new section explores the use (in legal circles) of the two variants of the Norwegian language. All chapters have been thoroughly updated and include more detailed footnote referencing. The work will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the areas of legal history and theory, comparative law, semiotics, and linguistics. It will also be of interest to legal translators and terminologists.
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Discover the fascinating world of legal language with Comparative Legal Linguistics: Language of Law, Latin and Modern Lingua Francas. This comprehensive book delves into the functions and characteristics of legal language, and explores the terminology used in various legal systems. Whether you are a student, researcher, or practitioner in the field of law, linguistics, or semiotics, this book will provide valuable insights into the language that shapes our legal systems.
With examples drawn from major legal languages such as Latin, German, French, Spanish, and English, this second edition of Comparative Legal Linguistics has been fully revised and updated to provide the most current information. The addition of a new chapter on legal Spanish highlights the growing importance of this language, while a section exploring the use of Norwegian in legal circles expands the scope of the book.
Not only is this book a valuable resource for those interested in legal history and theory, comparative law, and linguistics, it also serves as a useful tool for legal translators and terminologists. The thorough updating of all chapters, along with detailed footnote referencing, ensures that you are getting the most accurate and relevant information available.
Expand your knowledge and deepen your understanding of legal language with Comparative Legal Linguistics: Language of Law, Latin and Modern Lingua Francas. Don't miss out on this valuable resource - order your copy today!
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