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’
