Sociolinguistic and Normative-Stylistic Methods of Analysis of Legal Terms (on the Example of Uzbek and English Languages)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The complex relationship between language and law is a focus of sociolinguistic research, particularly in the study of legal terminology in different linguistic communities. Traditional sociolinguistic and normative-stylistic methods of analyzing legal terminology in the context of the Uzbek and English languages play a significant role in understanding the complexity of legal discourse. This article explores the historical context, key figures, illustrative examples of Uzbek and English legal terms, influencers, perspectives and possible future developments in relation to this area of research. This study of language and law has become an area of growing interest for linguists, legal scholars and policymakers. The use of language in legal contexts is very concrete, precise and sometimes incomprehensible to the subject. Legal language is used as a way of expressing laws, regulations, rules and contracts, and its interpretation can determine the outcome of legal disputes, influence public policy and create social norms. Sociolinguistics, as it pertains to the legal context, encompasses not only the vocabulary used in legal frameworks, but also how cultural nuances shape these terminologies. Normative-stylistic analysis further enriches this study by highlighting the stylistic choices that influence clarity, persuasiveness, and authority in legal discourse. When we compare Uzbek and English legal terms, it becomes evident that cultural influences significantly affect the development of these lexicons. Methodological approaches to the analysis of legal language reveal both similarities and divergences between the two languages, and address the challenges inherent in translating complex legal concepts across language boundaries. The article reveals the need for a comprehensive study of the sociolinguistic and normative-stylistic method of analyzing and studying English and Uzbek legal terms in order to develop a common system of legislative language.
Source: Legal Linguistics
Author: Sunnatullo Khujakulov
Language: English
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409356160