What is Legal Translation?

[Fayyazahmad]

As long as there have been language barriers between nations and cultures there has been a need for translation. While many conversations, discussions, edicts, narrative writings and more have been passed among cultures through loose translation there is one area of every nation and language that requires precise attention to detail and careful handling - legal translation

[creon]

According to Wikipedia, when translating a text within the field of law, the translator should keep the following in mind. The legal system of the source text (ST) is structured in a way that suits that culture and this is reflected in the legal language.

[candyo0]

Legal translation is the translation of texts within the field of law. As law is a culture-dependent subject field, legal translation is not a simple task.

[sandrah]

I agree with the third definition which explains the notion of legal translation. And the translation should be done according to the local laws.

[jamesujjwal]

Hi,


Legal translation is the translation of texts within the field of law. As law is a culture-dependent subject field, legal translation is not a simple task. The mistranslation of a passage in a contract, for example, could lead to lawsuits and loss of money.


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[balto]

It is a kind of translation using the legal framework. Legal translation is the translation of texts within the field of law.