Mahnovskyi I. General theoretical aspects of interpretational legal activity in the context of national normative provision of interpretational legal acts

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33098/2078-6670.2025.19.31.104-111

Purpose.The purpose of the work is to analyze interpretative legal activity in the context of national norm-setting of interpretative legal acts. Methodology. The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis and generalization of available scientific and theoretical material and the formulation of relevant conclusions and recommendations. The following methods of scientific reseach have been implemented: terminological, logical-semantic, functional, system-structural, logical-normative. Results.In the process of research, it was recognized that interpretative legal activity is an integral part of the functioning of the legal system of Ukraine, as it ensures proper understanding, consistent application and effective implementation of legal norms. In the context of the formation of interpretative legal acts, it acquires special importance, as it allows eliminating gaps, ambiguity or contradictions in the legislation, contributing to legal certainty and stability. Interpretative legal activity is regulated and regulated by the current law of a competent authorized entity on the basis of his qualifications and professionalism in the formulation of an interpretative legal act, which establishes a mandatory clarification of the content of a legal norm. Interpretative acts, as a result of the official interpretation of the law, have an important regulatory and legal significance and act as a significant tool in the activities of law enforcement agencies.

Originality. In the process of studying the indicated topic, based on the generalization of scientific works of scientists, the definition of the essence and features of interpretative legal activity in the context of national norm-setting of interpretative legal acts was analyzed.

Practical significance. The results of the study can be used in law-making, norm-setting and law enforcement activities when developing proposals to improve the mechanism of interpretative legal activity in the context of the formation of interpretative legal acts.

Key words: interpretative legal activity, interpretative legal act, interpretative legal prescription, legal interpretation, law enforcement.

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