What is 'legalese'? An animated explainer

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Learn all about international law with BBC Learning English. The language of law can be confusing. In English, we call often call legal language ‘legalese’, and even native speakers can find it hard to follow. This video looks at some of the main kinds of legalese, and why not all lawyers agree it’s a good thing. 0:00 Is legalese the most complicated form of English? 0:16 Why it’s so confusing 0:38 Dictionary definition 1:00 What lawyers think 1:15 why you should learn a little legalese Learn more about: Space and International Law: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcetZ6gSk96_5JslVyzoYB_uCxUJnj4dY Water and International Law: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcetZ6gSk96-KrgJmOCytLiQulcQnwSN2 The Environment and the Law: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcetZ6gSk96-AdmkxPgizwq1AZnOgjdRC Big Business and International Law: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcetZ6gSk9689m1R4KioMo-hwPX3HvUj6 For more English videos and English lessons to help you learn English: www.bbclearningenglish.com We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment. #bbclearningenglish #law #legal #international #internationallaw #legalese #latin

Published 2021-12-31 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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