For a long time I've been wondering why they can't write legal documents like RFCs—using short sentences with one thought per each, and using most common words so everyone can understand.

And the answer is MAGIC: https://news.mit.edu/2024/mit-study-explains-laws-incomprehensible-writing-style-0819

Also this is a worldwide phenomenon: everyone I asked says that their country has "the law language" which is only understandable by priests^W lawyers.