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Originally Posted by MrB
I've just been trying to figure out since when has the legal fraternity dictated how we use the english language?
Sure, some words and phrases come from the legal profession, but not how we actually USE the language.
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This is an interesting point for example you will see a sign on the gates and fences of schools that refers to being on "inclosed" land whereas the accepted spelling is "enclosed". If you get charged with this offence the case will use "inclosed" with the legal meaning of "inclosed" and if any of the documents spell it as "enclosed" the case will be dismissed.
Barry