Dictionary of Legal Terms: Definitions and Explanations for Non-Lawyers

Dictionary of Legal Terms: Definitions and Explanations for Non-Lawyers
Author: Steven H. Gifis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2024-10-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1506296262

Barron’s Dictionary of Legal Terms includes more than 3,000 terms translated from “legalese” into clear, easy-to-understand language. This compact guide features: Simplified, jargon-free definitions and explanations Hundreds of relatable examples to illustrate the definitions Key forms of legislation that have shaped the legal world Whether you’re looking for a quick legal reference or to learn more about the law, this book is ideal for consumers, business proprietors, legal beneficiaries, investors, homeowners, litigants, and anyone interested in the law.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary

Webster's New World Law Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Wallace
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2013-03-21
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0544188691

Written in plain English, Webster's New World Law Dictionary is much easier to understand than typical legal documents. * Clear, concise, and accurate definitions of more than 4,000 legal terms * Coverage of terms from all areas of law, including criminal law, contracts, evidence, constitutional law, property law, and torts * Common abbreviations, foreign words and phrases, and a full copy of the United States Constitution, including the Bill of Rights and all subsequent amendments In addition to those in the legal field, this desk reference is invaluable to journalists, researchers, lay people dealing with legal issues, and even those who simply want to use legal terms correctly in order to make their points more convincingly.

Dictionary of Legal Terms

Dictionary of Legal Terms
Author: Steven H. Gifis
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Total Pages: 511
Release: 1983
Genre: Droit - Dictionnaires anglais
ISBN: 9780812020137

This updated edition of a popular quick reference source presents more than 2,000 legal terms defined and explained clearly and concisely in plain English. The author, an experienced lawyer and former law professor, cuts through legalese jargon allowing r

A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage

A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage
Author: Bryan A. Garner
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 990
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780195142365

A comprehensive guide to legal style and usage, with practical advice on how to write clear, jargon-free legal prose. Includes style tips as well as definitions.

Law Dictionary for Nonlawyers

Law Dictionary for Nonlawyers
Author: Daniel Oran
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1991
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This portable condensed version of Oran's Dictionary of the Law, Second Edition will help the beginning law or paralegal student- or professionals who work with legal language- understand and use technical vocabulary. Oran includes terms which could be encountered in a variety of situations, like personal injury suits, divorces and real estate transactions. Definitions are precise and easy to understand. "How to Use This Dictionary," "Lawyer Talk," and "Where To Go for More Information" study aids are included.

The Essential Law Dictionary

The Essential Law Dictionary
Author: Amy Blackwell
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2008-06-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1402233426

The Essential Law Dictionary is an essential up-to-date legal reference, containing over 3,000 entries explaining legal language that can often be hard to understand, even for lawyers. This book focuses on defining the terms that people today are most likely to encounter when dealing with the law. The definitions are clear, concise, and easy-to-understand. Whether you are a lawyer, a law student, or a layperson, this handy reference will help you understand the precise meaning of any legal term.

Canadian Law Dictionary

Canadian Law Dictionary
Author: John A. Yogis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1998
Genre: Law
ISBN:

This expanded and updated quick-reference source reflects recent changes in Canadian law. It provides a concise guide to legal citation, and information on relevant source materials, particularly cases and statutes. Barron's Canadian Law Dictionary defines the major legal terms, particularly those that have arisen in the context of new and developing areas of Canadian laws. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is presented in its entirety. This latest revised edition provides valuable new material on the Canadian court system. Book jacket.

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
Total Pages: 662
Release: 1996
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780877796046

A search only dictionary on the FindLaw web site that includes 10,000 definitions of legal terms.

Real Life Dictionary of the Law

Real Life Dictionary of the Law
Author: Gerald N. Hill
Publisher: Stoddart
Total Pages: 479
Release: 1997
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781575440545

Defines hundred of common legal terms from abate and bad faith to waive and zoning