1 DEFINITIONS NON-EQUIVALENCE

4.4.1 Definitions

Non-equivalence: The meaning of the translation does not convey the meaning

of the original writing. (This is a violation of the principle of ACCURACY)

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Ex: Original writing: Do not judge…

Translation: Do not criticize….

Non-equivalence at word level means that the target language has no direct

equivalent for a word which occurs in the text.