Legal Language In Ancient Civilizations
- IJLLR Journal
- 2 days ago
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Moeera Shrivastava, Indore Institute of Law
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the evolution and influence of legal language in ancient cultures, concentrating on how societies such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome employed specific terms and linguistic forms to define laws, uphold social norms, and assert authority. Legal texts from antiquity—like the Code of Hammurabi and writings from Roman law— demonstrate various approaches to justice, punishment, and governance, providing valuable insights into each civilization's values and social structure. By comparing legal documents, this research analyzes the development of important legal terms, their meaning variations, and the significance of language in molding legal systems that later impacted contemporary legal traditions. Utilizing primary sources, reviewing existing scholarship, and applying linguistic and historical techniques, this research aims to shed light on the crucial role of legal language in early civilizations and its lasting influence on today's legal frameworks.
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