Author Description
This new dictionary contains approximately 1,500 entries defining and explaining the major terms, concepts, processes, and organization of the English law. It has been compiled by practicing lawyers for laypeople who need some legal knowledge in the course of their work as well as students of English law. Written in clear, jargon-free language, with an extensive cross-reference system, the Dictionary will be useful to anyone who comes into contact with the English legal system.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This dictionary serves as a foundational reference tool designed to demystify the complex terminology and structural mechanisms of the English legal system for non-specialists. Compiled by practicing legal professionals, the text aims to bridge the gap between technical legal discourse and the practical needs of students and laypeople. It provides a structured framework for understanding legal concepts through accessible, jargon-free definitions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Approximately 1,500 entries covering major legal terms and concepts
- Explanations of legal processes and organizational hierarchies within English law
- An extensive cross-reference system to facilitate navigation between related topics
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive case law analysis or historical legal theory
- Limited to the jurisdiction of English law rather than international or comparative legal systems
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal professionals and educators frequently cite this work as a reliable, entry-level resource for those requiring quick clarification of legal terminology. Readers often note the clarity of the prose, which successfully avoids the dense, exclusionary jargon common in more advanced legal texts.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
1986-05-01
ISBN-10:
0192851357
ISBN-13:
9780192851352
Reference
Dictionaries
Legal Studies
Law
English Law