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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law

by Merriam-Webster

A reference for legal language

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A reference for legal language

With more than 10,000 entries, this dictionary brings legal vocabulary into a reference format for general and professional use. Entries include definitions, pronunciations, example phrases, quotations, and supplementary notes. The book also sets terminology alongside broader reference sections on the judicial system, legal cases, government agencies, and historic laws. Its coverage includes terms associated with financial events and the growth of the Internet, reflecting how legal language reaches beyond specialist settings into everyday life.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • General readers who want a reference for legal words and phrases
  • Legal professionals seeking a dictionary-style terminology resource
  • Readers interested in the judicial system, legal cases, government agencies, or historic laws

Themes

Legal terminologyJudicial systemLegal cases and government agenciesHistoric laws

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Book overview

A convenient, comprehensive guide to the language of law for everyone from the homeowner to the legal professional.

This easy-to-understand guide defines more than 10,000 legal words and phrases with clear definitions written in common terminology.

  • Many updated entries come from recent events that propelled legal terms into our daily lives, from the financial meltdown to the growth of the Internet
  • Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, example phrases and quotations, and frequent supplementary notes
  • Features helpful information and special sections on the judicial system, important legal cases, government agencies, and historic laws
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