Provides definitions of legal terms and phrases used in various branches of law, in a new edition that includes a more extensive dating of terms, over 7,500 new entries, and increased bibliographic coverage.
Arguably the most valuable reference tool available to the legal community, Black?s Law Dictionary, Eighth Edition (Abbreviated) provides clear, concise, and precise definitions in an abbreviated volume, making it a convenient and valuable reference tool. Cited more than any other legal dictionary, the abbreviated edition of Black?s comes recommended by law faculty, and is also available in pocket, standard and deluxe formats.
Considered the most valuable reference tool available to the legal community, Black's Pocket Dictionary provides more than 13,000 clear, concise, and precise definitions. The essential companion dictionary to the Standard edition and as a stand-alone tool, Black's Pocket Dictionary also includes a dictionary guide and the complete U.S. Constitution. Black's is cited by judges and lawyers more than any other legal dictionary, comes recommended by law faculty, and is available in the pocket format and a variety of other useful editions.
Part of the Black's Law Dictionary Series, "The Handbook of Family Law Terms" contains more than 4,000 key words and phrases, with more than 1,500 terms not yet included in Black's Law Dictionary. It includes accurate, brief and clear definitions with examples and a table of leading cases.