Lexical-semantic and pragmatic research of legal discourse in English and Uzbek languages

Zulifarkhon Tursunova

doi:10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss7/S-pp158-163

Zulifarkhon Tursunova Doctorate student, Department of Linguistics, Fergana State University

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss7/S-pp158-163

Keywords

legal discourse , lexical-semantic analysis , pragmatics , translation , context , legal terminology , contract , statute , intention , ambiguity

Abstract

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the lexical-semantic and pragmatic features of legal discourse in English and Uzbek. Special attention is given to the influence of cultural, historical, and legal systems on the development of legal language. Through comparative examples, the study reveals not only similarities but also key differences in terminology and pragmatic strategies, which are essential for effective legal translation and practice. The research also addresses challenges in interpreting legal documents and highlights the importance of context in understanding legal texts.

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Published

2025-08-25

How to Cite

Tursunova, Z. 2025. Lexical-semantic and pragmatic research of legal discourse in English and Uzbek languages. Foreign Linguistics and Lingvodidactics. 3, 7/S (Aug. 2025), 158–163. DOI:https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss7/S-pp158-163.