Butterworths Australian Legal Dictionary

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.

This is a plain English reference for Australian law students and the general public. This third edition has been comprehensively reviewed and updated and has 100 contributors from diverse legal backgrounds.

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 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.

Gives definitions of thousands of words and phrases used in modern business and legal environments. Areas covered include industrial law, mortgages and securities, superannuation, consumer credit and consumer protection. Extensively cross-referenced. Also cross referenced to 'Butterworth's Australian Legal Words and Phrases'.

An indispensable and authoritative reference work containing over 11,000 defined terms in more than 100 subject areas.