Les problèmes de la traduction de l'interprétation dans les textes du droit canonique
Problems of Translation and Interpretation in the Texts of Canon Law

Summary/Abstract: Article is devoted to issues of accuracy of the translation of texts of canon law from Latin into Polish, which involves the proper interpretation of the norms of this law. Correct the problems precede the discussion of the role of Latin in the Catholic Church and moving away from that language, among others. in the liturgy for the vernacular after Vatican II, even though such documents, as published in the Council shortly before the start of the Apostolic Constitution of John XXIII Veterum sapientia and conciliar Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy Sacrosanctum Concilium dictated the behavior of Latin in the liturgy. The need to use the Latin language was also emphasized in many statements of the Magisterium of the Church. Translation into national languages of Latin instruction has paid the 1969 De interpretatione textuum liturgicorum whose rules refer to a large extent also to the texts of canon law (in particular sections 19-33, 57). Translation problems are discussed on the example of translating the term iterum in the Polish version of the Code of Canon Law of 1983, because of this particular term was associated interpretative doubt can. 917th Doubt has become the starting point for consideration on how to interpret norms of canon law, and particular attention was paid to the interpretation of the language. Also discussed the interpretive activities of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts.

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