The English language on trial : witnessing disputed meanings in American courts

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The English language on trial : witnessing disputed meanings in American courts

John A. Hawkins

(Studies in English language)

Cambridge University Press, 2026

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-251) and indexes

Contents of Works

  • 1. Introduction: Creating meanings in everyday language use
  • 2. Disputes over individual words
  • 3. Disputes over word combinations
  • 4. Disputes over whole clauses
  • 5. Disputes over inferences
  • 6. Disputes over reference and unique identification
  • 7. Disputes over spelling and punctuation
  • 8. Conclusions

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