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What is the outcome of using multiple languages in legal contexts in South Africa?
What is the outcome of using multiple languages in legal contexts in South Africa?
Greater unity and understanding among diverse communities
What is a primary reason for resistance to translating legal provisions into a national or regional language?
What is a primary reason for resistance to translating legal provisions into a national or regional language?
Attachment to tradition and inertia
What is a significant concern for legal professionals when translating legal documents into a national or regional language?
What is a significant concern for legal professionals when translating legal documents into a national or regional language?
Risk of compromising accuracy
Why is it essential to understand the sources of resistance to translating legal provisions?
Why is it essential to understand the sources of resistance to translating legal provisions?
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What is the significance of language in legal systems?
What is the significance of language in legal systems?
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What can be a consequence of using traditional language and legal terminology in legal systems?
What can be a consequence of using traditional language and legal terminology in legal systems?
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Why is it important to consider the historical context of legal systems?
Why is it important to consider the historical context of legal systems?
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What can be a challenge in promoting legal literacy and comprehension in multilingual legal systems?
What can be a challenge in promoting legal literacy and comprehension in multilingual legal systems?
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What is the significance of meticulous wording in legal documents?
What is the significance of meticulous wording in legal documents?
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What can be a consequence of not addressing language barriers in legal systems?
What can be a consequence of not addressing language barriers in legal systems?
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