From mit.edu

MIT study explains why laws are written in an incomprehensible style

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An MIT study on “legalese” suggests this convoluted language acts to convey a sense of authority in legal documents. The researchers also found that even non-lawyers use legalese when asked to write laws.

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From wildhunt.org

The Magic Spell Hypothesis of Legalese - News, Paganism, Science, Witchcraft, World

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Witchcraft & Pagan News - The complex language of "legalese" in legal documents projects a sense of authority, a style that even non-lawyers have adopted and use effectively. We think Witches might be able to help. | News, Paganism, Science, Witchcraft, World

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