LEXICAL FEATURES OF LEGAL TERMS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN ENGLISH AND UZBEK

Abstract

Legal terminology forms the core of legal discourse, serving not only as a means of communication but also as a mechanism for defining rights, duties, and relationships under the law. English legal language, deeply shaped by Latin, French, and Old English, features a lexicon rich in compounds, affixation, and nominalization, reflecting its historical evolution and legal traditions. In contrast, Uzbek legal terminology demonstrates a complex, multilayered system influenced by Arabic, Persian, Russian, and Turkic elements, with a reliance on agglutinative suffixation and increasing adoption of international legal vocabulary. This paper explores the lexical features of legal terms in English and Uzbek, highlighting their etymological roots and morphological structures.