A Dictionary of Law

Jonathan Law

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Oxford University Press
09 June 2022

Reference works; Law; Laws of Specific jurisdictions; Legal system: general

Series: Oxford Quick Reference

The bestselling title in the Oxford Quick Reference series, A Dictionary of Law is an essential reference work, described by leading university lecturers as 'the best law dictionary' and favoured by law students and legal professionals alike. The tenth edition features over 4,900 clear and concise definitions on major terms, concepts, and processes within the English legal system, and is a useful source of information for any of the many countries that base their legal system on English law. It includes more than 120 new entries, including acid attacks, lasers, Nightingale Courts, Northern Ireland Protocol, and retained EU Law. Many of the new and revised entries reflect changes brought about by Brexit and the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. There have also been significant increases of coverage in the areas of constitutional law, medical law, and employment law and professional regulation.

Updated web links complement the text and lead to a dedicated companion website for further reading materials. The dictionary also contains a guide to legal writing, and a citation guide drawn from the Oxford Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA).

Edited by: Jonathan Law
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 10th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 541g
ISBN: 9780192897497
ISBN 10: 0192897497
Series: Oxford Quick Reference
Pages: 784
Publication Date: 09 June 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Credits A Dictionary of Law Centre section: Writing and Citation Guide Appendix 1: Abbreviations Appendix 2: Online Legal Resources

Jonathan Law has worked in reference publishing for over 30 years and is a director of Market House Books Ltd. He is the editor or co-editor of several other books in the Oxford Quick Reference series, including A Dictionary of Finance and Banking and A Dictionary of Business and Management.

Reviews for A Dictionary of Law

Review from previous edition Review from previous edition If legal language is a fog, this is a valuable flashlight * Times Educational Supplement * The entries are clearly drafted and succinctly written ... Precision for the professional is combined with a layman's enlightenment. * Times Literary Supplement * It's like having your own lawyer on the bookshelf and is a handy aide for the professional and amateur alike. * Northern Echo *