English language and the Law Flashcards
principles, standards, concepts and issues in law
What is Language?
It is an existence of communication which is used by people of a century or an area.
another definition for language
It is a system of communication using words, symbols, signs or gestures to convey meaning or express thoughts or emotions.
what is the primary means of communication in Nigerian courts?
English Language
who imposed the primary means of communication on nigeria?
British Colonialist (English colonial govt)
a legislation or regulation that inferred English as Nigeria’s lingua franca
Official Languages pact 1963 and the constitution and The National Policy of Education.
what is lingua franca?
A lingua franca is a common language used for communication between people who do not share a native language.
where in the constitution of Nigeria is English inferred as the lingua franca of Nigeria
section 55 and 97
what did Lord Denning say in regard to succession in the law field?
He said “to succeed in the profession of Law, you must seek to cultivate the command of language.”
who’s a jurist?
an expert in the field of Law
what is the DeFacto language of the Nigerian law profession?
English
what are the tools of a jurist?
Words.
what is ‘consideration’ in contract law?
it is something of value exchanged between parties involved in a contract, to make the contract valid.
what are the vehicles of legal principles?
words
What is English Language?
English language is a west Germanic which originated from England. It is now one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It is known as the global lingua franca.
meaning of de facto
Latin term meaning ‘in fact’ or ‘in reality’
define de facto
it refers to a situation on condition that exists in practice but is not officially established or recognized by the law.
meaning of de jure
Latin term meaning ‘by law’ or ‘according to legal right’
define de jure
it refers to something that is officially established by the law, regardless of whether it exists in practice.
what does it mean to execute a document legal term?
to sign a contract and make it valid.
