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On the Language Features of English Contract Translation

Received: 31 August 2014     Accepted: 4 November 2014     Published: 12 November 2014
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Abstract

Legal English emphasizes precise wording, fluent writing and abundant information. Its expression is obscure and the structure is complicated. The features of English law are widely criticized and also cause tremendous difficulties for understanding and application. English contract, a legal document which has instant effectiveness, clearly defines the responsibilities, rights and benefits of the parties, so its language is considerably different from general language. This paper seeks to analyze the lexical and syntactic features of English contract so as to better assist legal translation.

Published in International Journal of Language and Linguistics (Volume 2, Issue 6-2)

This article belongs to the Special Issue The Sociolinguistics of a Changing World

DOI 10.11648/j.ijll.s.2014020602.11
Page(s) 1-5
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Keywords

English Contract, Lexical and Syntactic Features, Translation

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  • School of Foreign Languages, China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing, China

  • School of Foreign Languages, China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing, China

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