Law & Legal Terminology 3.8.0

Everything you ever wanted to know about the law but couldn’t afford to ask.

This pocket-sized guide is an essential reference book for those seeking knowledge of legal terms and concepts.

The Dictionary of Legal Terms comprises over 75,500 terms explained in clear, easy-to-understand English, making legal jargon accessible to the general public. The updated edition now includes new terms reflecting recent legislative changes and judicial interpretations.

The significantly expanded 2nd edition, featuring updated content for every definition, stands as a practical, thorough, scholarly, and authoritative law dictionary.

Notable additions in this edition encompass terms such as benefit corporation, civil union, community supervision, right-to-die law, attorney, paralegal, barrister, specimen, juvenile, prosecutor, human rights, voter ID law, health care power of attorney, cyber insurance, and legal services in India.

Authored by a team of legal experts, this book addresses over 1,000 commonly asked questions concerning everyday legal matters including credit & debt issues, workplace rights, wills & trusts, real estate transactions, divorce proceedings, small claims disputes, domestic violence cases, adoptions, traffic accidents, inventions protection rights, privacy rights issues, child custody & support matters, elder care topics, bankruptcy situations, neighbor disputes over noise levels and activities at home-based businesses name changes activities. It also delves into topics like searches & seizures procedures tenant rights rules and criminal law matters.

Exclusively featured are sections spotlighting the judicial system functioning dynamics important legal precedents set by previous cases established by the government agencies working in conjunction at the time and milestone laws having substantial impact on our modern legal landscape.

The omnipresence of law renders it relevant to almost every facet of our daily interactions.

If you are seeking answers to legal queries that arise regularly in life, rely on the Law Encyclopedia of Everyday Law—a compact and informative desk reference book.

The defined terms are accompanied by citations applicable to a range of legal disciplines such as civil procedure commercial and contract law constitutional law criminal legislation property laws or tort codes. This publication is optionally available in a smaller format mass-market edition for added convenience in usage.

This book is a valuable asset that not only enhances your grasp of legal terminology but also aids in elevating your proficiency in legal writing skills.

It serves as a useful tool for students unfamiliar with key legal vocabulary concepts collocations prepositions across critical areas of the law and equally serves as an entry point to the field of law for individuals with no prior legal background both native or non-native English speakers.

The text contains pronunciations example phrases quotations and informative supplemental notes throughout its content for ease of understanding. Furthermore specific chapters on the judicial system crucial legal cases governmental agencies and historical legislative milestones are provided for comprehensive insights.

Essential areas within law covered encompass Criminal Law Contract Law Business and Corporate Law Property Rights which span Intellectual Property Laws and Real Estate regulations Legal Procedures governing Civil and Criminal cases Litigation scenarios amongst other notable segments.

This thought-provoking and informative book comes highly recommended for all individuals keen on expanding their understanding of legal terminology and expressions.