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.

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

Random House Webster's Dictionary of the Law

Random House Webster's Dictionary of the Law
Author: James Edward Clapp
Publisher: Random House Reference
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Dictionaries and encyclopedias
ISBN: 9780375702396

Greatly expanded from the "Random House Webster's Pocket Legal Dictionary", this new reference contains over 8,500 entries for students, legal professionals, and anyone who wants to understand the latest developments in Congress and the courts.

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.

Black's Law Dictionary

Black's Law Dictionary
Author: Bryan A. Garner
Publisher: West Publishing Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780314275448

Considered the most valuable reference tool available to the legal community, Black's Pocket Dictionary provides more than 13,000 clear, concise, and precise definitions. The essential companion dictionary to the Standard edition and as a stand-alone tool, Black's Pocket Dictionary also includes a dictionary guide and the complete U.S. Constitution. Black's is cited by judges and lawyers more than any other legal dictionary, comes recommended by law faculty, and is available in the pocket format and a variety of other useful editions.

Law 101

Law 101
Author: Brien A Roche
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 140224035X

A solid reference for both the everyday and the unexpected legal issues, written by practicing attorneys Law 101 is an essential reference that explains: How laws are made How the court system works How each area of the law impacts your daily life Key information for important questions: How does a lawsuit begin? How do civil and criminal law differ? When do state laws trump federal laws? What makes a contract solid? What can you expect if called as a juror? What can you expect if called as a witness? And other complex areas of the law that you need to know. No home reference shelf is complete without this indispensible guide. The new edition also includes information on legal subjects that have become more important recently, including alternative dispute resolution, privacy rights, and Internet law.

Law Dictionary

Law Dictionary
Author: Steven H. Gifis
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Total Pages: 614
Release: 2003-08
Genre: Law
ISBN:

A quick-reference source for lawyers, law students, legal professionals, and the interested layperson, this book defines more than 3,000 legal terms in non-technical language, but without sacrificing legal accuracy. Terms apply to civil procedure, commercial and contract law, constitutional law, criminal law, property law, and torts. This title is also available in a smaller “mass market” edition.

Lawyers' Latin

Lawyers' Latin
Author: John Gray
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Latin language
ISBN: 9780709082774

This invaluable reference book was originally written as an aid for those disadvantaged by the deteriorating standing of Latin in our education system and by its use as legal terminology. Professional and comprehensive, yet lighthearted, it is immensely readable and has assumed a readership far beyond the lawyers for whom it was primarily designed to assist.

Merriam-Webster's Legal Secretaries Handbook

Merriam-Webster's Legal Secretaries Handbook
Author: Austin G. Anderson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 520
Release: 1996
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Fast, reliable answers for law offices. Covers legal documents & correspondence. Treats all aspects of office management. Abundant practical examples.