Australian Law Dictionary

The Australian Law Dictionary is a key reference for those who need familiarity with, and knowledge of, Australian legal terms most commonly encountered when studying law and in the profession.

The 'Australian Law Dictionary' is a key reference for those who need familiarity with, and knowledge of, Australian legal terms most commonly encountered when studying law and in the profession. This law dictionary is specifically designed to build legal knowledge and continues the tradition of accurate, authoritative and quality dictionaries published by Oxford University Press Australia.

Containing approximately 20,000 definitions, the AUSTRALIAN LEGAL DICTIONARY is the first comprehensive Australian legal dictionary to be produced and is a landmark publication for the Australian legal profession. As the name suggests, the title has a strong Australian focus and includes many terms not found in American or English dictionaries. With legislative and case law authority provided for most definitions, the Dictionary is the ideal starting point for research. Definitions are referenced to Australian Legal Words and Phrases for additional citation information. Translation and phonetic pronunciation is provided for Latin words and phrases. The definitions cover every subject area of law and include: explanations of well known rules and principles of law; definitions of international law terms, treaties and conventions; old English legal terms to assist in understanding older cases and commentaries; translations of Latin legal words and phrases; descriptions of landmark decisions of the High Court of Australia; and biographical entries for significant legal figures. This product is also available as an online service. (Butterworths Encyclopaedic Australian Legal Dictionary). 'The [BUTTERWORTHS AUSTRALIAN LEGAL DICTIONARY] is massive in size, content and detail and it is hard to imagine a word which we would not find in it. ...on a rating of five I would have to give it a resounding five.' - The Law Letter, Tasmanian Law Society, June 1997.

The Australian Law Dictionary is a key reference for those who need familiarity with, and a comprehensive knowledge of Australian legal terms. Designed specifically for students, the ALD uses clear and concise language and explores the terms encountered in everyday practice, focusing on core legal knowledge and practice areas. Entries are cross-referenced with their related concepts, giving students a broader understanding of their context within the body of law, while the first sentence of each entry provides a quick, basic overview to quickly familiarise students with the term. Written, reviewed and edited by legal experts, this edition features new terms relating to taxation, business law and company law and has been updated to include relevant cases and legislation.

Second edition of a law dictionary for students at both senior and tertiary level with extensive entries related to the Australian legal system. Appendices include a list of Australian prime ministers, a copy of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act and an outline of Australia's legislative processes. The author is a legal studies teacher at Kingswood College, Box Hill, Victoria.

Please note that this title is not sold seperately. It is only available to purchase in the Australian Law Dictionary Print and Online pack. The Australian Law Dictionary is the best reference for those who want familiarity with, and knowledge of, Australian legal terms. Designed in response to research, the ALD is structured to ensure comprehensive coverage of core legal content. Readers are encouraged to learn the meaning of a particular term, link it with any related concepts, and locate it within the larger body of law.

The fifth edition of this indispensable reference work contains over 10,000 entries in 100 subject areas. It has been reviewed, updated and expanded by a large team of legal experts from across Australia.