Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary

by L.A. Rutherford (Editor), P.G. Osborn (Author), Sheila Bone (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $3.40

  Over the years, Osborn has provided generations of students and practitioners with an introduction to the language of the law, as well as a source of reference for use in further study. The text offers a range of legal terms and expressions. This new edition has been completely revamped by a team of specialist contributors whose knowledge and expertise should bring the dictionary completely up to date. The essential features of earlier editions have been preserved and, as before, the book includes definitions of legal words and phrases, Roman law terms and maxims and a list of law reports, together with their abbreviations. EC material is incorporated. This dictionary is suitable for use in Scotland.

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $3.25

  The essential concise dictionary of legal terms for both students and practitioners. *Offers comprehensive coverage including an extensive listing of journals, law reports and their abbreviations * Provides speedy access to a mass of technical terms and phrases in both English and European law * Takes all entries beyond definitions and basic context with extensive legal referencing to provide a solid basis for further research * Explains often complex, legal vocabulary in a way that is informative and easy to understand