Legalese Language
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A Legalese Language is a natural language that is filled with legalistic jargon.
- AKA: Legalistic Language.
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- See: English Language, Lawyers, Lawyer, Legal Writing, Legal Document, Legislation, Legal Correspondence.
References
2014
- (Wikipedia, 2014) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_English Retrieved:2014-11-26.
- Legal English (Legalese) is the style of English used by lawyers and other legal professionals in the course of their work. It has particular relevance when applied to legal writing and the drafting of written material, including:
- legal documents: contracts, licences, etc.
- court pleadings: summonses, briefs, judgments, etc.
- laws: Acts of Parliament and subordinate legislation, case reports
- legal correspondence
- Legal English has traditionally been the preserve of lawyers from English-speaking countries (especially the U.S., the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, and South Africa) which have shared common law traditions. However, due to the spread of Legal English as the predominant language of international business, as well as its role as a legal language within the European Union, legal English is now a global phenomenon. It is informally referred to as lawspeak or legalese.
- Legal English (Legalese) is the style of English used by lawyers and other legal professionals in the course of their work. It has particular relevance when applied to legal writing and the drafting of written material, including: