The Role of Strategic Language in the Interpretation of International Legal Texts and instruments
Research Areas : Politics
Ali Mashhadi
1
Seyed Mohammad Hoosein Mirzadeh
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Keywords: strategic language cognitive framing international law interpretation instruments and texts,
Abstract :
Nowadays, strategic using of language in the interpretation of texts and instruments in international law has been examined by the scholars of interdisciplinary studies. Along these lines, we can consider the usefulness of cognitive - pragmatic framing in studying legal interpretation. In cognitive framing, the question is that whether there is any relationship between strategic studies and international law texts. This article while examining this question claims that cognitive framing and strategic use of language have to do with how documents in international law are interpreted. For instance, the term “liberalization” stands for “military intervention” or "border wall" is used instead of "security fence". The strategic use of language shows that states are able to imply positive or negative framings to the minds of their audience and influence the interpretation of international legal texts and instruments.
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