In fact, the complexity of the legal language is not unique to Turkish law. It has drawn your attention that terms that are not used in daily life are included in the scenes of the US courts, which are frequently encountered in foreign TV series or movies. Have you ever thought why this happens?
Complainant, appropriation, due, performance, later on, bill of lading, presentation, however, isticvap, istimrar… The language of law being different from the daily language, specific to Turkish law One of the reasons for the inclusion of these terms in Turkish law, although this is not the case, is that the act of enactment was written in the language used in the first years of the Republic.
But the matter does not end here. Although decades have passed, the reason for the legal language used in many countries of the world language adaptation work not done? “We don’t get it so lawyers can make money.” Let’s take a look at the main reasons for this issue, which is full of jokes.
Precedent decisions can be viewed.
One of the methods lawyers use to help them interpret current law is, ‘precedent decisions’ is to look. In addition, by looking at these decisions, they can present decisions that may be in their own interest to the court.
Therefore, the fact that the language of law does not change makes it possible to interpret by looking at the old sample decisions and to help the lawyers. a way according to those decisions makes it easy to monitor.
Lawyers are prevented from disagreeing on certain words or phrases.
Another reason why the legal language is different from the daily language is that lawyers interpreting the laws differently that there is a possibility.
A word that is misinterpreted can have major consequences. Adding more words to make sure the misinterpreted word or phrase is interpreted correctly in detail need to explain.
The evolution of the meanings of terms over time can also lead to complexity.
The meanings of words can expand with their use. The meaning of a word that we often use in our daily language expansion of scope it loses the clarity of the word.
In legal language, the meaning of words must be clear, non-interpretation and fixed so that in such an important area right decisions may it be given.
Provides shortcut for lawyers.
Terms not used in everyday life but known in law often provide a shortcut for lawyers. For example; ‘postponing the announcement of the verdict’ A statement like this may not mean anything to us.
When we look at what it means, we can come across a whole paragraph of explanation. Lawyers, knowing what that means, a few words of explanation enough.
It removes ambiguities.
The accused must be aware of possible crimes for which he will be held responsible. These reasons are vague or cursory I can’t be. To prevent this, laws are written in more detail. This too looks detailed and complex.
In addition, a vaguely written law interpreted in favor of the accused can lead to wrong decisions.
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