Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law

by Merriam-Webster (Editor)

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780877797357
Publisher:	Merriam-Webster
Publication date:	04/01/2016
Pages:	656
Sales rank:	57,403
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.40(d)