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Published: 29.09.2008.
Language: English
Level: College/University
Literature: 4 units
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What is Legal English
It is the style of English used by lawyers and other legal professionals in the course of their work.

It has particular relevance when applied to the drafting of written material, including:
legal documents: contracts, licences etc;
court pleadings: summons, briefs, judgments etc;
laws: Acts of parliament and subordinate legislation, case reports;
legal correspondence. …

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