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Simplify the language used by lawyers

NAIROBI: All our laws are written in the English language and centuries old English laws still apply in the country.

Legal language or legal English is influenced by both French and Latin. It should be differentiated from legal jargon which is a characteristic language of a particular group. The group comprises judges and lawyers.

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