摘要：This article examines the origin, recent evolution and theoretical- methodological aspects of linguistic laws that have been developed in relation to the Catalan language. The analysis includes factors that induced and subsequently shaped the legal-doctrinal treatment of linguistic affairs, highlighting the commonalities and specificities present in the various territories that make up the Catalan area. Subsequently, connections between legal studies and other linguistic disciplines are outlined. Finally, reference ismade to themain future challenges faced by linguistic law as a discipline or field of legal research. KEY WORDS: legal doctrine, legal status of languages, linguistic normalisation, juridicalmethodology.
其他摘要：This article examines the origin, recent evolution and theoretical- methodological aspects of linguistic laws that have been developed in relation to the Catalan language. The analysis includes factors that induced and subsequently shaped the legal-doctrinal treatment of linguistic affairs, highlighting the commonalities and specificities present in the various territories that make up the Catalan area. Subsequently, connections between legal studies and other linguisticdisciplines are outlined. Finally, reference ismade to themain future challenges faced by linguistic law as a discipline or field of legal research.KEY WORDS: legal doctrine, legal status of languages, linguistic normalisation, juridicalmethodology.
