A pragmatic Analysis for Deeper Legal Understanding Of Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Laws

A pragmatic Analysis for Deeper Legal Understanding Of Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Laws

Section: RESEARCH
Issue
Vol. 55 No. 103 (2025): Vol. Fifty-Five / No. One Hundred and three
Published
Dec 2, 2025
Pages
51 - 63

Abstract

      The intricacies and precision of legal language are often recognized as obstacles to understanding legal texts for both experts and the public. This research paper explores pragmatic analysis as a powerful tool to uncover hidden meanings, intentions, and implications in legal documents.


By employing a pragmatic approach, this paper qualitatively and quantitatively analyzes the KRG legal text,  LAW No. (8) Of 2011, Anti-domestic Violence Law from Kurdistan Region-Iraq as its data. The analysis decodes underlying messages, demonstrating how pragmatic analysis enhances understanding of legislators’ intentions and highlights the importance of pragmatics in legal interpretation; shedding light on how the careful selection of words and phrases can exert a profound influence on legal outcomes.


Using Grice's theory of pragmatics, this research underscores the transformative potential of pragmatic analysis in bridging the gap between complex legal language and deeper understanding for legal professionals, academics, and the broader society. By delving beyond the surface of words, this approach reveals the hidden layers of legal discourse, fostering a more inclusive and enlightening legal environment.


The results indicate that implicit meanings are embedded in legal discourse. Through skillful use of language and context, legal experts can create documents that not only meet legal standards but also become accessible and understandable to a wider audience, promoting transparency in legal affairs.

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Author

Kurdistan Rafiq Moheddin Moheddin

Department of English / Faculty of Arts / University of Soran / Erbil- Iraq

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https://doi.org/10.33899/radab.v55i103.54003
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Moheddin ك. ر. م. ا. . (2025). A pragmatic Analysis for Deeper Legal Understanding Of Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Laws: A pragmatic Analysis for Deeper Legal Understanding Of Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Laws. اداب الرافدین, 55(103), 51–63. https://doi.org/10.33899/radab.v55i103.54003
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