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according to the best of my skill and understanding

Spanish translation: a mi leal saber y entender

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English term or phrase:according to the best of my skill and understanding
Spanish translation:a mi leal saber y entender
Entered by: Lucy Breen

10:28 Mar 15, 2019
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general) / Courts - interpreter\'s oath / affirmation
English term or phrase: according to the best of my skill and understanding
The modern version of the oath / affirmation used in UK courts includes this phrase

“I do solemnly declare that I will well and faithfully interpret and true explanation make of all such matters and things as shall be required of me ***according to the best of my skill and understanding***”

My first rendition was "segun mi leal saber y entender" ....but I am not sure that is accurate given the noun SKILL used in the source.

Any suggestions or examples of oaths currently used in Spanish speaking countries would be great help
Lucy Breen
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:43
a mi leal saber y entender
Explanation:
As far as I know, the oath hasn't undergone any changes here in Spain. As it is rather a fixed clause and the form is more important than the content in such cases I would just translate it as usual "a mi leal saber y entender".
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Cristóbal López Mazo
Spain
Local time: 15:43
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4 +5a mi leal saber y entender
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a mi leal saber y entender


Explanation:
As far as I know, the oath hasn't undergone any changes here in Spain. As it is rather a fixed clause and the form is more important than the content in such cases I would just translate it as usual "a mi leal saber y entender".


    Reference: http://www.lalinternadeltraductor.org/n8/ingles-contratos.ht...
Cristóbal López Mazo
Spain
Local time: 15:43
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Mónica Algazi
42 mins
agree  Luis M. Sosa: Ver mi comentario
1 hr
agree  Robert Forstag: This is the standard equivalent phrase in Spanish.
2 hrs
agree  Isabel Peralta
6 hrs
agree  JohnMcDove
9 hrs
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