Regardless of the leader's title, the leader's way of speaking is still considered the best. The term used for the standard dialect, however, harks back to the Emperors: ta' tlhIngan Hol (literally, "the Emperor's Klingon"), often shortened to ta' Hol ("Emperor's language"). It is appropriate to use these terms regardless of the official title of the leader of the Empire. (KGT, p. 15)