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LEGAL TRANSLATIONS

- Deals with the process of transforming legal documents and materials from the source
language to a target language.
Characteristics:
- Precision: Legal translations require meticulous attention to detail. Every word matter,
as even a small error can lead to significant consequences.
- Terminology: Legal documents contain specialized terminology. Translators must be
well-versed in legal jargon and concepts in both the source and target languages.
- Context Awareness: Understanding the legal context is crucial.
- Consistency: Legal documents should maintain consistency.
- Legal Systems: Consider the legal system (common law, civil law, etc.) relevant to the
document.
Examples of Legal Translation
 Contracts
 Wills and trusts
 Court and witness transcripts
 Licenses
 Complaints
 Policies

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