# The Relation between Pragmatics and Functional Equivalent in Legal Translation

> Pragmatics is a subfield of linguistics that deals with the way in which context influences the interpretation of words and sentences. In legal translation…

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- Published: 2023-09-05
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The Relation between Pragmatics and Functional Equivalent in Legal Translation

Pragmatics is a subfield of linguistics that deals with the way in which context influences the interpretation of words and sentences. In legal translation, pragmatics is particularly important because the legal domain often involves complex and specialized terminology that may be ambiguous or unclear to those who are not familiar with the legal system.

Functional equivalent is a term that refers to the idea that a translation should convey the same meaning and function as the original text in the target language. This means that the translated text should be able to perform the same communicative role as the original text, taking into account the context in which it will be used and the needs of the intended audience.

In legal translation, functional equivalent is often seen as the ultimate goal of the translation process. Translators must take into account the specific legal context in which the text will be used, as well as the cultural and linguistic differences between the source and target languages, in order to ensure that the translated text is able to perform the same communicative function as the original.

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