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  • Is this the most complicated form of English?

  • 'Legalese' – it's the language used by lawyers

  • and if you've ever read the small print,

  • you probably already know it can be confusing.

  • Not only can sentences be very long...

  • ...they also often include terms in Latin...

  • ...and old fashioned words like these:

  • Perhaps it's no wonder the Cambridge Dictionary

  • defines Legalese this way:

  • 'language used by lawyers and in legal documents

  • that is difficult for ordinary people to understand'.

  • Don't worryit's even hard for native speakers.

  • But why is it like this?

  • Many lawyers say it's to make legal documents

  • as precise as possible,

  • so there is no ambiguity,

  • while others admit it could be simplified.

  • Whatever you think, we suggest you learn a few key phrases,

  • like these from this series,

  • because learning the language of law

  • can help make you a better English speaker,

  • and maybe even help you understand your rights.

  • Just make sure you're sitting comfortably

  • before you begin.

Is this the most complicated form of English?

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What is 'legalese'? An animated explainer

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    林宜悉 發佈於 2021 年 10 月 14 日
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