Accuracy and Cultural Sensitivity in the Translation of Legal Terminology

Authors

  • Yuting Wang
  • Guifang Wang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/6yd7rf14

Keywords:

Legal term translation, accuracy, cultural sensitivity, balancing strategies and challenges.

Abstract

This paper aims to explore how to ensure the accuracy of legal term translation while taking into account the cultural sensitivity of legal terms. First, the introduction will introduce the background and significance of the research problem, and propose the purpose and overview of the research. Secondly, the article elaborates on the definition and importance of the accuracy and cultural sensitivity of legal terms in the field of legal term translation. Subsequently, it analyzes the strategies and challenges of balancing the two in legal text translation. Finally, through practical case studies, it demonstrates how to successfully achieve this balance in practice, enhance persuasiveness and credibility, and propose some measures and suggestions for resolution, making the article more authentic and rigorous.

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Published

2024-08-21

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How to Cite

Wang, Y., & Wang, G. (2024). Accuracy and Cultural Sensitivity in the Translation of Legal Terminology. Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, 4(8), 85-89. https://doi.org/10.54691/6yd7rf14