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MIT study explains why laws are written in an incomprehensible style
An MIT study on “legalese” suggests this convoluted language acts to convey a sense of authority in legal documents. The researchers also found that even non-lawyers use legalese when asked to write laws.
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| Dec 17, 2024 | MIT study explains why laws are written in an incomprehensible style by keepamovin | 373 | 423 |
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