The convoluted “legalese” used in legal documents helps lawyers convey a special sense of authority, the so-called “magic spell hypothesis.” This study explores why laws are written in an incomprehensible style, and found that even non-lawyers use this type of … Continue reading Why laws are written in an incomprehensible style
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