Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary

by P.G. Osborn (Author), Sheila Bone (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.25

  First published in 1927, Osborn's is the classic, concise dictionary of legal terms. Renowned for its comprehensive coverage including an extensive listing of journals, law reports and their abbreviations, it offers speedy access to a mass of technical terms and phrases in both English and European law. Extensive legal referencing takes all entries beyond definitions and basic context to provide a solid basis for further research. The ninth edition of Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary has been substantially updated by a team of contributors from the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. They have retained the distinctive features of previous editions whilst drawing on their expertise in many diverse areas of law to explain often complex, legal vocabulary in a way that is informative and easy to understand. Changes to this edition include fully revised and updated entries to take account of recent legal developments including new terminology introduced by the Woolf Reforms, the Human Rights Act 1998 as well as developments in intellectual property, environment law and data protection law. It provides greatly expanded coverage of EU law; and more traditional, Latin phrases not readily available in any other publication. Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary is an essential reference for anyone studying law, as well as those in legal practice. It will also be of considerable use to accountants and anyone working in commerce or industry.

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $2.83

  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.