The Interpretative Nature of Law and the Role of Language
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Language, being a tool of communication, was never studied in connection with the field of law in the past. Legal experts concentrated only on the law in their studies. However, law and language have been a point of focus in law schools in recent times. Interpretation has played a crucial role in court decisions. Naturally, it boils down to the linguistic nature of law. Even though some jurists believe that law is independent and objective in its nature, that is not true. Its very existence depends upon language, and language is deeply rooted in the socio-cultural fabric of the society. Therefore, language is essential to understand the true nature of law.
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