Abstract

The article examines the nature and philosophical and legal significance of the legal discourse and legal language. Exploring common signs of discourse as a social phenomenon, the author gradually turns to the definition of the essential features of the legal discourse, trying to formulate the most general rules, the observance of which contribute to the effective settlement of the specific situation of a legal conflict. Particular importance is paid to the problem of legal language, which means convergence of members of the legal discourse and contributes to the goal of successful interpersonal communication. To substantiate the arguments set out in the article, the author uses the works by representatives of Russian and foreign legal and philosophical thought.