Dictionary of Legal Terms. A Simplified Guide to the Language of Law - third edition

Gifis, Steven H.

ISBN 10: 0764102869 / ISBN 13: 9780764102868

Published by Barron's, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dictionary of Legal Terms. A Simplified Guide to the Language of Law - third edition
• Publisher: Barron's
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764102869
• ISBN 13: 9780764102868
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition.
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Here is a fast-reference guide to legal terminology compiled especially for consumers and business people who are not lawyers. More than 2,000 clear and concise definitions are arranged alphabetically. They cover everything from abandonment to zoning. Examples are offered to illustrate and clarify many definitions.

From the Inside Flap

Updated with new terms such as “civil union” and citing recent changes in laws and judicial interpretations, this handy dictionary cuts through the complexities of legal jargon and gives you definitions and explanations that you can understand. Here’s a handy guide to “legalese” for consumers, business proprietors, legal beneficiaries, investors, property owners, litigants, and all others who have dealings with the law.