Merriam Webster S Dictionary Of Law

A search only dictionary on the FindLaw web site that includes 10,000 definitions of legal terms.

Defines nearly three thousand legal terms, many with examples that illustrate the definitions, and includes a pronunciation guide.

Written in plain English, Webster's New World Law Dictionary is much easier to understand than typical legal documents. * Clear, concise, and accurate definitions of more than 4,000 legal terms * Coverage of terms from all areas of law, including criminal law, contracts, evidence, constitutional law, property law, and torts * Common abbreviations, foreign words and phrases, and a full copy of the United States Constitution, including the Bill of Rights and all subsequent amendments In addition to those in the legal field, this desk reference is invaluable to journalists, researchers, lay people dealing with legal issues, and even those who simply want to use legal terms correctly in order to make their points more convincingly.

Over 10,000 entries explain the vocabulary used in legal situations. Entries include definitions pronunciations, and frequent supplementary notes.

A comprehensive reference includes usage notes, example phrases, pronunciation guidelines, and special sections dedicated to such topics as the judicial system, historical events, and government agencies

Greatly expanded from the "Random House Webster's Pocket Legal Dictionary", this new reference contains over 8,500 entries for students, legal professionals, and anyone who wants to understand the latest developments in Congress and the courts.

A handy guide to problems of confused or disputed usage based on the critically acclaimed Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage. Over 2,000 entries explain the background and basis of usage controversies and offer expert advice and recommendations.

Designed to help advance students master spoken and written English as it is actually used, this groundbreaking new dictionary provides in-depth and up-to-date coverage of basic English vocabulary, grammar, and usage. Outstanding features include nearly 100,000 words and phrases, more than 160,000 usage examples, more than 22,000 idioms, verbal collocations, and commonly used phrases, and more than 1,000 original drawings--including 16 pages of full color art. Abundant supplemental information includes 25 pages of grammar.