
1001 Legal Words You Need to Know
the ultimate guide to the language of the law
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
21 April 2005
Summary
1001 Legal Words You Need to Know explains and illuminates the most difficult and arcane vocabulary any American has to deal with–that of the law. This comprehensive–but never condescending–guide to the language of the American legal system carefully defines and explains every term, and many entries have supplementary notes and a sample sentence. These notes include information about grammar associated with certain terms, as well as an etymology sectionuseful in finding the linguistic origins…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780195181333 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0195181336 |
| Author: | Jay M. Feinman |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 21 April 2005 |
| Weight: | 195g |
| Dimensions: | 205mm x 137mm x 13mm |
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Critics Review
“Ideal for students and general users who may need to look up the spelling, usage, or the definition of legal terms in plain English.”–American Reference Book Annual 2004”In addition to defining the 1,001 headwords, Feinman uses his expertise and insight to interpret clearly, succinctly, and intelligibly ten legal problems often encountered by ordinary people (e.g., what is power of attorney; how to understand a contract, how to make a living will). Summing Up: Highly recommended.“–Choice”In a sense, the book is unique. Unlike a weighty tome, it is small, and handy. With a focus on the non-lawyer, it is simple, and direct–changing technical terms to comprehensible.“–Global Law Review”Ideal for students and general users who may need to look up the spelling, usage, or the definition of legal terms in plain English.“–American Reference Book Annual 2004”A dictionary useful everywhere from landlord–tenant court to the U.S. Supreme Court.“–The Atlantic City Press”A very good alternative for the layman who neither needs nor wants the thick and heavy standard legal dictionaries.“–Catholic Library World
About The Author
Jay M. Feinman
Jay M. Feinman is the author of Law 101 and Distinguished Professor of Law, Rutgers University School of Law, Camden.
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