Law Dictionaries & Terminology Books

This edition has over 40T entries for legal research scholars.
The volume is written in simple English. It is well organized.
A number of fairly complex definitions are listed. Sample entries are:
o obiter- by the way
o...
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I just finished reading "Black's Law Dictionary," and I must say I disagree with many of the reviews on this board. I thought the story was fairly uninteresting and the characters one-dimensional. It started strong (the "animus capiendi" scene...
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Henry Campbell Black had never intended - or even imagined - that his dictionary would become the authoritative source for legal terminology. "My great granddad had actually written the text for an upcoming firm skit night", Medhurst explains....
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This book is a must for those with no legal background, but don't want to be intimidated by legal "jargon." I found it an easy reference guide to common and not so common legal words used every day. I work in a courtroom, and found the book...
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This dictionary may be good for the layman, but it is far too general for a law student or lawyer. Only the most common legal words are included, so most of the words are familiar to lawyers. Those words that are obscure enough to require a...
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I became familiar with this book in law school and it has helped me tremendously. It debunks the myths about which practices are truly expected in briefs and which provide more latitude and freedom for legal writers.

The information...
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This book was okay with a few tips for law students writing papers, but save your money. This was not as helpful as I had hoped.
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Good value. As described. Came promptly. Great Service.
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The only disapointing problem about this "digital" Bundle is that there is NO software. Instead you download a kind of "browser" that is in your toolbar, Much like a Google/Yahoo toolbar. So if you are off line, this does not work, disappointing...
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This is a good Law dictionary. Easier to find meaning and easier to use it.
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The essential guide to proper usage of legal terms and terms in legal writing. The several essays in the book are essential. Most important of all, the DMLU is entaintaining
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I found this book useful with many descriptions of specific terms used in the legal profession. Definitely a needed tool for anybody involved in the legal field.
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I am a member of the New York and Brazilian bars and have practiced law bridging the two jurisdictions for almost 30 years. In my practice, I have found Bouvier's Law Dictionary to be the only English-language law dictionary that cites and...
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