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Minavarhan Matkarimova
Jalal-Abad State University named after B. Osmonov, Kyrgyz Republic
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The Impact of Language Structure on Legal Drafting: A Study of Kyrgyz and English Imperatives Nurbek Kokonbai uulu; Aliyakhan Toktonazarova; Elvira Kushbekova; Roza Aliyeva; Minavarhan Matkarimova; Orunkan Abdykaimova
Jurnal Cita Hukum Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): Spring Edition
Publisher : Fakultas Syariah dan Hukum, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/jch.v14i1.49294

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This article examines how imperative constructions and numerals function in Kyrgyz and English legal texts to shape legal obligations, precision, and the interpretation of norms. Using a qualitative and comparative methodology, the study analyzes a corpus of 100 legal documents—50 from each language, encompassing statutes, contracts, and court rulings—to identify syntactic and semantic patterns relevant to legal drafting and translation. The results reveal significant cross-linguistic differences: English relies heavily on explicit modal verbs (such as shall and must) and isolated numerals to assert clear legal boundaries. Conversely, Kyrgyz integrates obligations and quantities through narrative structures, grammatical suffixes, and specific expressions (such as милдеттүү and тийиш). The study concludes that these structural distinctions directly affect legal certainty and the applicability of norms. Consequently, these differences must be carefully addressed in bilingual legal drafting, professional translation practices, and legal linguistic education to prevent ambiguous interpretations of rights and obligations.
Co-Authors Aliyakhan Toktonazarova Elvira Kushbekova Nurbek Kokonbai uulu Orunkan Abdykaimova Roza Aliyeva