Law & Legal Terminology

Everything you ever wanted to know about the law, but couldn’t afford to ask.

This pocket-sized guide is an ideal book for quick reference or to learn more about the law. The Dictionary of Legal Terms includes over 75,500 terms in clear, easy-to-understand English and translates “legalese” for the layperson. This updated edition includes new terms to incorporate recent changes in laws and judicial interpretations. The greatly expanded 2nd edition, with new material on every definition, is at once the most practical, comprehensive, scholarly, and authoritative law dictionary ever created.

Key Features:

• Over 75,500 legal terms


• Easy-to-understand English explanations


• New terms reflecting recent legal changes


• Practical and comprehensive content

Special Sections:

• Judicial system overview


• Important legal cases coverage


• Government agencies information

The book answers more than 1,000 of the most frequently asked questions about everyday legal issues, including credit & debt, workplace rights, wills & trusts, and much more.

Legal Terminology Areas Covered:

• Criminals


• Contracts


• Property (both Intellectual and Real Estate)


• Legal Procedure (Civil and Criminal)


• Litigation

Written by a team of expert attorneys, this guide will help improve your legal writing skills and build your knowledge of legal terminology. It introduces students to key vocabulary, concepts, and prepositions in important areas of law. The book includes pronunciations, example phrases, and quotes, making it an informative and interesting read. Special sections on the judicial system, important legal cases, and government agencies are also included.