This article discusses the study of Uzbek legal terms, main features of legal terminology and the internal and external opportunities in the formation of Uzbek legal terms. Indeed, prior to the discussion of these very terms, views of both Uzbek and international scholars including lawyers and linguists were provided. Comparing their opinions, the author then expressed own perceptions in a bid to reach an ample conclusion. For this research primary and secondary data were applied entailing encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesis, legal documents, codes and others. Mostly qualitative method was utilized so as to analyze the gained outcome with the help of these materials. Besides, most of the examples were provided in Uzbek since this work is devoted to the Uzbek legal terminology. All in all, it shows the importance of both internal and external factors influencing the formation of Uzbek legal terms apart from the reasons why these terms have been altered over the years.

Legal Terminology, Terms, Uzbek Language, Internal & External Opportunities, Codes, Normative Acts, Jurisprudence, Affix, Formation.