The challenge of interpreting legal texts in a way that is consistent with the legal tradition
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The gap
The paper identifies the challenge of interpreting legal texts in a way that is consistent with the legal tradition. The paper highlights the challenge of balancing the need for consistency with the need for innovation and change in the law. The paper emphasizes the challenge of considering the social and cultural context of the law.
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Sourced from the stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 2 journals. Those papers have been cited 27 times in total.
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Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps
- Hart, Legal rules and palm tree justice (1985) · Law and Philosophy · cited 4× · doi
The paper identifies the challenge of interpreting legal rules in a way that takes into account their limited but unavoidable indeterminacy. The paper suggests that the use of discretion in interpreting legal rules is a challenge that must be addressed. The paper identifies the challenge of balancing the need for clear and certain legal rules with the need for flexibility and adaptability in their interpretation and application.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: paper identifies challenge interpreting legal rules way takes - Legal language and legal interpretation (1985) · Law and Philosophy · cited 19× · doi
The paper identifies the challenge of understanding the semantic and pragmatic features of legal language. The paper highlights the challenge of interpreting legal norms in a way that is consistent with the intentions of the law. The paper notes the challenge of balancing the need for clarity and precision in legal language with the need for flexibility and adaptability.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: paper identifies challenge understanding semantic pragmatic features legal - Legal hermeneutics; An essay on precedent and interpretation (1985) · Liverpool Law Review · cited 4× · doi
The paper identifies the challenge of interpreting legal texts in a way that is consistent with the legal tradition. The paper highlights the challenge of balancing the need for consistency with the need for innovation and change in the law. The paper emphasizes the challenge of considering the social and cultural context of the law.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: paper identifies challenge interpreting legal texts way consistent
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