Oran's Dictionary of the Law - Softcover

Oran, Daniel; Tosti, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0766817423 ISBN 13: 9780766817425

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

Oran s Dictionary of the Law is the clearest and easiest to use dictionary on the market. The only major law dictionary created for paralegals and law-related professionals, this comprehensive version has nearly 6,000 main headings and 12,000 definitions. It can be used as a reference tool or as an informal method of learning more about the law. Oran's also identifies the "legalese" that gets in the way of clear thinking and writing, has an additional built-in study aid included on "How to Use" sections, and the "Basic 50 Words" list gives a quick entry to the terms every person needs to know to understand the law.Available December 1999

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Review

Introduction. Acknowledgements. Reading the Definitions. Pronunciation. The Basic 50 Words. Dictionary. Appendix A: Where to Go for More Information. Appendix B: Lawyer Talk. Appendix C: Legal Research. How to Use This Appendix. Concepts in the Law. Techniques of Research. Sources of the Law. Computer-Assisted Legal Research. Illustrations. Organization of the Federal Government. U.S. Courts of Appeals and U.S. District Courts Map. Civil Lawsuit and Criminal Trial Flowcharts. Research "Sunshine". Sources of the Law. National Reporter System. Introduction to a Case in the National Reporter System. Example of How Legal Subjects are Subdivided.

Synopsis

A dictionary of words and expressions used in the legal field, including Latin, words with different meanings in different areas of law, and words with different definitions in everyday English. Pronunciation is provided for lengthy words. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0766817423
• ISBN 13: 9780766817425
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 580