Golev N.D., Irkova A.V. Semantic Diffusion as a Semasiological, Conflictological and Legal Linguistic Category in the Digital Dimension
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15688/jvolsu2.2025.1.1
Nikolay D. Golev
Doctor of Sciences (Philology), Professor, Department of Russian Language and Literature, Kemerovo State University, Kemerovo, Russia
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0559-3007
Anna V. Irkova
Candidate of Sciences (Philology), Senior Lecturer, Department of Russian Language and Literature, Kemerovo State University, Kemerovo, Russia
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0615-9931
Abstract. The article is devoted to the study of semantic ambiguity of legal texts on environmental topics using innovative digital methods. The aim of the work is to identify patterns of semantic diffusion as a semasiological, conflictological and legal linguistic category based on the analysis of federal and regional laws. Using computer programmes that provide reverse translation and check texts for similarity, semantic shifts caused by the ambiguity of the source text were identified. It was determined that an extract from a federal law is more translatable, understandable and accurate than an extract from a regional legislative act. The regional document contains wording that allows for dual interpretation, which increases its conflict potential. It was found that semantic ambiguity is created by terms that reflect the specifics of legal culture and mentality and are interpreted ambiguously by lawyers and ordinary native speakers. The results obtained indicate the need to improve the clarity, comprehensibility and unambiguity of legal terminology, develop unified definitions of federal and regional legislation in general and in the field of environmental protection in particular, as well as develop recommendations for improving the quality of legal language. Further research can be aimed at automation of semantic diffusion analysisprocess, creating specialized linguistic tools for conducting legal expertise.
Key words: semantic diffusion, semantic uncertainty, legal linguistics, linguistic conflictology, digital technologies, reverse machine translation.
Citation. Golev N.D., Irkova A.V. Semantic Diffusion as a Semasiological, Conflictological and Legal Linguistic Category in the Digital Dimension. Vestnik Volgogradskogo gosudarstvennogo universiteta. Seriya 2. Yazykoznanie [Science Journal of Volgograd State University. Linguistics], 2025, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 5-14. (in Russian). DOI: https://doi.org/10.15688/jvolsu2.2025.1.1
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