Semiotics
/ˌsɛmiˈɒtɪks/
Definitions
- (n.) The study and interpretation of signs and symbols as they apply to legal texts, contracts, and legal communication.
Semiotics helps decode complex contract language by analyzing the meanings of legal symbols and terms.
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In legal contexts, semiotics aids in understanding how legal meaning is constructed beyond literal text, informing interpretation and argumentation.
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