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A new edition of Stroud's Judicial Dictionary is always a major event in the world of legal publishing. First published in 1890, Stroud is long-established as the foremost dictionary of the English language as it has been interpreted in the courts and in statutory material. It acts as an indispensable tool for the practitioner, and a unique source of reference for the researcher. - Fully updated since the last edition, and now in a more manageable three-volume format - Comprehensive and authoritative - defines virtually every legal term or expression, even the most obscure and archaic - Definitions cross-referred to cases, with many longer entries re-organised or sub-divided for more efficient research - Also available on CD-ROM for quick and easy reference - including a hyperlink giving instant access to a free internet updating service until December 2002.