LAWS 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Jargon
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Different people have different understandings of law, but there are generally agreed upon standards. Some properties of law: law is distinguished by distinct and readily forms formal procedures = crucial law isn"t law without these formal procedures. To craft a legal argument/gain respect in a debate = work with a highly distinct set of terms and definitions. Law is a language (so is politics, religion, etc. ) Know the vocabulary/terms to communicate in law. Law has its own grammar, jargon, expressions, sayings (some in latin, or latin roots) Languages don"t always make sense they change over time, evolve. Millions of people throughout history (jurors, judges, lawyers etc. ) have had a hand in changing/adding to the language of law) Jurisdiction jus = law, diction = to speak. To have jurisdictional power or authority over a person, matter or dispute = literally to speak/honour the law.
