A dictionary of law / edited by Elizabeth A. Martin, Jonathan Law.
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TextSeries: Oxford paperback referencePublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2006.Edition: 6th edDescription: 590 p. ; 20 cmISBN: - 019280698X (pbk.)
- 9780192806987 (pbk.)
- Oxford dictionary of law [Cover title]
- 349.4203 MAR
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Reference | Moylish Library Reference | 349.4203 MAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Library Use Only | 39002100348920 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This best-selling dictionary is a comprehensive source of clear, jargon-free legal information. It focuses primarily on English law and provides a one-stop source of information for any of the many countries that base their legal system on English law. Over 4,300 entries define and explain the major terms, concepts, processes, and organization of the legal system. Now greatly improved and expanded for the 6th edition, the dictionary boasts a wealth of new features including recommended weblinks, feature entries on key topics, and greatly expanded coverage of European and International law, as well as key jurisprudence (legal theory) terms. It also includes a brand-new Writing and citation section that specifically addresses problems and established conventions for writing legal essays and reports.Described by leading university lecturers as ' ... the best law dictionary at present ...' and ' ... excellent for non law students as well as law undergraduates ... ', this classic dictionary is a handy and invaluable source of legal reference for professionals, students, and anyone else needing succinct clarification of legal terms.
Includes a list of abbreviations and website resources.