Simultaneous interpretation
Definition
The interpreter renders speech in real time as it is produced, typically used in international tribunal settings. Cognitively demanding and more prone to omission under speed pressure.
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- Interpreter Issues in Legal Settings: Accuracy, Role, and FailuresThe interpreter renders speech in real time as it is produced, typically used in international tribunal settings. Cognitively demanding and more prone to omiss...