Legal Language Between Precision and Ambiguity: An Analytical Study of the Construction of Legal Texts

شتوح زهور

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Legal Language Between Precision and Ambiguity: An Analytical Study of the Construction of Legal Texts

Authors:

شتوح زهور

Publisher:

Centre universitaire Aflou

Journal:

مجلة البحوث القانونية و الاقتصادية Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.1-17

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001509089

pISSN:

2661-7455

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Abstract:

 Legal language represents a central tool in the formulation of legislation, contracts, and judicial rulings. It embodies the requirement of precision to ensure clarity of meaning, while at the same time it may involve a certain degree of ambiguity—sometimes intentionally—to allow for interpretation and adaptation to different cases. This analytical study aims to explore the balance between precision and ambiguity in the construction of legal texts by examining the linguistic and stylistic features that characterize legal discourse and their impact on achieving justice and ensuring legal certainty. The study also addresses the challenges faced by legislators and legal translators in drafting texts that preserve clarity without undermining the flexibility required for practical application.

Article Details

Legal Language Between Precision and Ambiguity: An Analytical Study of the Construction of Legal Texts

Authors: شتوح زهور

Publisher: Centre universitaire Aflou

Journal: مجلة البحوث القانونية و الاقتصادية Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.1-17

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2026

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001509089

pISSN: 2661-7455

Legal language

precision

ambiguity

drafting

interpretation

Issues

Authors:

شتوح زهور

Publisher:

Centre universitaire Aflou

Journal:

مجلة البحوث القانونية و الاقتصادية Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.1-17

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001509089

pISSN:

2661-7455