Loss of meaning through translation does not alter law
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Loss of Meaning Through Translation Does Not Alter Law
Category: Governance Principles Page status: Working
Statement
Loss of meaning through translation does not alter law.
Purpose
To confirm that difficulty, simplification, or error in another language does not modify the original authority.
Explanation
When ideas move between languages, nuance can be reduced or lost.
These limitations affect understanding, not the law itself.
The original relationships and responsibilities remain intact.
Function
This principle separates problems of communication from questions of jurisdiction.
It ensures that imperfect explanation cannot become reinterpretation.
What This Prevents
- mistakes becoming precedent
- simplified wording replacing depth
- misunderstanding being treated as amendment
- erosion through repetition
Relationship to Education
Where meaning is lost, further teaching and clarification are required.
Restoration of understanding strengthens continuity.
Result
Law remains stable even when comprehension varies.