{"id":3051,"date":"2024-09-03T19:51:07","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T19:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/?p=3051"},"modified":"2024-09-05T06:01:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T06:01:47","slug":"evitar-errores-comunes-en-la-traduccion-de-documentos-legales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/blog\/avoid-common-mistakes-in-legal-document-translation\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f3mo evitar errores comunes en la traducci\u00f3n de documentos legales"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de Contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Conmutar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/blog\/avoid-common-mistakes-in-legal-document-translation\/#4_Common_Mistakes_in_Legal_Translation\" >4 errores comunes en la traducci\u00f3n jur\u00eddica<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/blog\/avoid-common-mistakes-in-legal-document-translation\/#1_Translating_the_Document_Literally\" >1. Traduciendo el documento literalmente<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/blog\/avoid-common-mistakes-in-legal-document-translation\/#2_Ignoring_Cultural_Differences\" >2. Ignorar las diferencias culturales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/blog\/avoid-common-mistakes-in-legal-document-translation\/#3_Using_Obscure_Language\" >3. Utilizando lenguaje oscuro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/blog\/avoid-common-mistakes-in-legal-document-translation\/#4_Omitting_Crucial_Information\" >4. Omisi\u00f3n de informaci\u00f3n crucial<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/blog\/avoid-common-mistakes-in-legal-document-translation\/#5_Tips_to_Translate_Legal_Papers_Accurately\" >5 consejos para traducir documentos legales con precisi\u00f3n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/blog\/avoid-common-mistakes-in-legal-document-translation\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusi\u00f3n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/blog\/avoid-common-mistakes-in-legal-document-translation\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Understanding_Legal_Document_Translation\" >Preguntas frecuentes: Comprensi\u00f3n de la traducci\u00f3n de documentos legales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/blog\/avoid-common-mistakes-in-legal-document-translation\/#Why_cant_I_use_AI_for_legal_translation\" >\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 no puedo usar la inteligencia artificial para la traducci\u00f3n jur\u00eddica?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/blog\/avoid-common-mistakes-in-legal-document-translation\/#What_kind_of_legal_documents_require_translation\" >What kind of legal documents require translation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/blog\/avoid-common-mistakes-in-legal-document-translation\/#What_happens_when_legal_documents_are_mistranslated\" >What happens when legal documents are mistranslated?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a research paper on the common legislative translation pitfalls, the author argues that the commonly used term for manslaughter in Chinese, i.e., \u201c<em>guoshisharen<\/em>,\u201d is wrong because <em>guoshi<\/em> (\u201cnegligent\u201d) isn\u2019t compatible with <em>sharen<\/em> (\u201cintentional murder\u201d). The author proposed that the correct translation for the term \u201cmanslaughter\u201d in Chinese would be \u201c<em>guoshizhisi<\/em>.\u201d This example shows why it\u2019s sometimes difficult to <strong>translate legal documents<\/strong> accurately and why you should get in touch with <strong>legal translation services <\/strong>to get the job done right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article explores the role of professional <strong>legal document translation services<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>in producing error-free translations from English to other languages and vice versa. You\u2019ll learn which mistakes are repeated by amateur legal translators and how to fix them. Remember, incorrectly translating a legal document may lead to devastating results, ruining straightforward cases, or making you misrepresent your clients in a court of law. So, always hire professionals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Common_Mistakes_in_Legal_Translation\"><\/span>4 errores comunes en la traducci\u00f3n jur\u00eddica<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Legal-Translator-at-Work.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Legal-Translator-at-Work.png 890w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Legal-Translator-at-Work-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Legal-Translator-at-Work-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Legal document translation services operate worldwide and offer translation in dozens of languages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why is it necessary to contact <strong>official document translation services <\/strong>when you need accurate legislative translation done? Here\u2019s one <a href=\"https:\/\/restofworld.org\/2023\/ai-translation-errors-afghan-refugees-asylum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>case study<\/strong><\/a>: A crisis translator was working with an Afghan asylum seeker in 2020. However, the Afghan woman\u2019s asylum bid was rejected due to her inconsistent stories. When the crisis translator rechecked her statements, she was shocked to see that AI apps had translated the \u201cI\u201d in the Pashto-language narrative with the \u201cwe\u201d pronoun in English, creating the inconsistencies that led to her bid\u2019s rejection. This case study shows why AI apps shouldn\u2019t be used in this sort of translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re using AI apps or relying on amateur translators, here are the common mistakes made in the realm of legal paperwork translation. You should avoid these mistakes if you want your document to be accepted by the courts in another country, such as when you\u2019re filing a lawsuit on foreign soil, trying to start a new business overseas, or doing a business deal with partners located in another nation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Translating_the_Document_Literally\"><\/span><strong>1. Traduciendo el documento literalmente<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Woman-Refers-to-a-Legal-Dictionary.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Woman-Refers-to-a-Legal-Dictionary.png 890w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Woman-Refers-to-a-Legal-Dictionary-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Woman-Refers-to-a-Legal-Dictionary-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Legal document translation is a task suitably undertaken by an experienced legal translator only<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amateur translators have this perception that legal papers must be translated literally. So, they&#8217;ll simply do a word-for-word translation in which the text in one language will be converted literally into the text in a different language. However, this practice leads to major problems and confusion. For instance, it&#8217;s not okay to translate &#8220;time is of the essence&#8221; literally in another language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Ignoring_Cultural_Differences\"><\/span>2. <strong>Ignoring Cultural Differences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even legal terms and jargon can be different in different countries. A famous example would be that of a term \u201ccontractual capacity,\u201d meaning a party\u2019s capability to do a contract with another party. Now, this term may be known as something else in another country\u2019s legal system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Using_Obscure_Language\"><\/span>3. <strong>Using Obscure Language<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using words or phrases that are too difficult can ruin the document&#8217;s readability. Amateur translators, in their quest to sound formal, put a lot of technical jargon in their translations. However, the key to error-free translation is to use simple language and use jargon only when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Man-Signing-a-Legal-Document-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Man-Signing-a-Legal-Document-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Man-Signing-a-Legal-Document-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Man-Signing-a-Legal-Document-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Man-Signing-a-Legal-Document-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Man-Signing-a-Legal-Document-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Official paperwork translation services avoid the common translation mistakes made by amateur legal translators<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Omitting_Crucial_Information\"><\/span>4. <strong>Omitting Crucial Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a no-brainer that your legal document translation should have the information present in the source file. Omitting even a single piece of information can present a different story to the court. Sadly, this one type is very common in AI-translated legal documents, where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/legal\/article-4261-unfaithful-translation-of-documents-violate-rights-of-an-accused-bombay-high-court.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>information is often changed<\/strong><\/a> because of an AI tool\u2019s limited linguistic capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, you can see the crucial role a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>proveedor de servicios de traducci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/a> plays in making your legal papers sound exactly the same in another language. You may wonder how legal translators avoid the mistakes a beginner often makes. Well, in the next section, we\u2019ll discuss some tips and best practices used by some of the most experienced legal translators when they\u2019re working their magic on your documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tips_to_Translate_Legal_Papers_Accurately\"><\/span>5 consejos para traducir documentos legales con precisi\u00f3n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No country has a worse history of dealing with mistranslated legal documents than the Sulu Sultanate of the Philippines. This nation signed a treaty with Spain in 1851 thinking that it was a peace treaty when it <em>actually<\/em> was a document in which the Sultanate was recognizing Spain\u2019s sovereignty. Even today, these mistakes happen a lot more than we\u2019d like to admit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Person-Signs-a-Legal-Document-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Person-Signs-a-Legal-Document-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Person-Signs-a-Legal-Document-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Person-Signs-a-Legal-Document-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Person-Signs-a-Legal-Document-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Person-Signs-a-Legal-Document-2048x1362.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Look online to find credible legal paperwork translation services<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For instance, the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and S. Korea fell apart in 2011 because Koreans received a copy with over 200 translation mistakes. <em>In fact<\/em>, a 2012 survey shows that around 5% of the disputes Chinese firms have with foreign companies are due to translation mistakes. That&#8217;s why you should always hire <strong>legal translation services <\/strong>for this sort of translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the best practices to make sure you\u2019re translating legal stuff accurately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t hesitate to refer to legal dictionaries in both the source language and the target language; these dictionaries will help you find the correct legal terminologies to use in your translation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may go under cultural sensitivity training to better understand the cultural context of using certain words. Then, you\u2019ll be able to localize your translation to meet the correct standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s equally important to create glossaries so you can keep track of how you translated particular words\/terms before; translation memory software will help you create a glossary, ensuring that you are consistent in your translation efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Picture-of-Lawsuit-in-English.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Picture-of-Lawsuit-in-English.png 890w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Picture-of-Lawsuit-in-English-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Picture-of-Lawsuit-in-English-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Translating legal documents will help you file a case in another country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may even consult with legal professionals to better understand a terminology or concept. If you don\u2019t understand legal concepts properly, you won\u2019t be able to do justice to the translation. So, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to legal doctors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the end, proofread your document by asking another translator to go through it. Usually, the translated document goes through multiple rounds of editing before it is finalized.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t just hire random translators to undertake this project; instead, you should only hire experts with a lot of experience in translating legal papers. The best <a href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/business-licenses-translation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>business license translation services<\/strong><\/a> in the US only hire translators who specialize in legal document translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusi\u00f3n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u201cThe proper equivalent translation of the legal texts requires from the translator a high level of linguistic and cultural competence. As a rule, to get a sufficient degree of completeness and accuracy, the translator often uses the inter-language and intra-language compensations.\u201d (<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ideas.repec.org\/a\/brc\/journl\/v26y2014i4p487-492.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Camelia, 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Man-Reads-Life-Insurance-Policy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Man-Reads-Life-Insurance-Policy.png 890w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Man-Reads-Life-Insurance-Policy-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Man-Reads-Life-Insurance-Policy-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Legal translation agencies employ translators with extensive legislative translation background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal documents require experienced, certified translators who are equipped with the expertise needed to navigate the realm of this sensitive translation job. Mistakes in legislative translation arise when legal translators don\u2019t consult reliable databases, lack sufficient legal know-how, or fall under the influence of using ordinary language. Similarly, deficient linguistic knowledge and not understanding the unique soul of legal language can also lead to mistranslations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why you should contract professionals from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TranslateSwift<\/a> <\/strong>who can do justice to the legal as well as linguistic nature of this translation job. These language wizards know all the best practices to convert legal documents from one language to another. They don\u2019t fall into the pitfalls of mistranslations, always delivering quality documents that accurately portray your legal standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Understanding_Legal_Document_Translation\"><\/span><strong>Preguntas frecuentes: Comprensi\u00f3n de la traducci\u00f3n de documentos legales<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_I_use_AI_for_legal_translation\"><\/span><strong>\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 no puedo usar la inteligencia artificial para la traducci\u00f3n jur\u00eddica?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI tends to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.news\/ai\/ais-insane-translation-mistakes-endanger-us-asylum-cases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>lots of mistakes<\/strong><\/a> when translating legal documents. It mixes up different pronouns and translates names as months of the year. That\u2019s why it\u2019s better to avoid AI translation apps here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Translators-Working-on-Legal-Paperwork-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Translators-Working-on-Legal-Paperwork-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Translators-Working-on-Legal-Paperwork-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Translators-Working-on-Legal-Paperwork-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Translators-Working-on-Legal-Paperwork-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/translateswift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Translators-Working-on-Legal-Paperwork-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Legislative translation requires attention to detail and legal knowhow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_legal_documents_require_translation\"><\/span><strong>What kind of legal documents require translation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Various documents must be translated by legal translators, such as birth certificates, business contracts, court rulings, a patient\u2019s medical history, financial statements, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_legal_documents_are_mistranslated\"><\/span><strong>What happens when legal documents are mistranslated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mistranslated legal documents can lead to monetary losses, legal disputes, and even international conflicts etc. That&#8217;s why only certified legal translators should be hired for this job.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a research paper on the common legislative translation pitfalls, the author argues that the commonly used term for manslaughter in Chinese, i.e., \u201cguoshisharen,\u201d is wrong because guoshi (\u201cnegligent\u201d) isn\u2019t compatible with sharen (\u201cintentional murder\u201d). 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