The language of legislation

The language of legislation

The characteristics of the language of legislation are derived from its role in the institution of law. An analysis of the institutional context reveals links among history, social function, participant roles, accepted goals of legislation, and language use. The nature of an Act of Parliament as a p...

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Rule of law
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Technical terms
Verbal Communication
Words
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