Dictionary of Legal Terms: Definitions and Explanations for Non-Lawyers
Dictionary of Legal Terms: Definitions and Explanations for Non-Lawyers

Author: Steven H. Gifis

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2024-10-01

Total Pages: 657

ISBN-13: 1506296262

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Barron’s Dictionary of Legal Terms includes more than 3,000 terms translated from “legalese” into clear, easy-to-understand language. This compact guide features: Simplified, jargon-free definitions and explanations Hundreds of relatable examples to illustrate the definitions Key forms of legislation that have shaped the legal world Whether you’re looking for a quick legal reference or to learn more about the law, this book is ideal for consumers, business proprietors, legal beneficiaries, investors, homeowners, litigants, and anyone interested in the law.

Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781590318737

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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Dictionary of Legal Terms
Dictionary of Legal Terms

Author: Steven H. Gifis

Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated

Published: 2008-05

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13:

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Defines nearly three thousand legal terms, many with examples that illustrate the definitions, and includes a pronunciation guide.

Black's Law Dictionary
Black's Law Dictionary

Author: Bryan A. Garner

Publisher: West Legalworks

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 1810

ISBN-13: 9780314151995

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Features more than ten thousand legal terms and includes a dictionary guide and the complete United States Constitution.

Real Life Dictionary of the Law
Real Life Dictionary of the Law

Author: Gerald N. Hill

Publisher: Stoddart

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 479

ISBN-13: 9781575440545

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Defines hundred of common legal terms from abate and bad faith to waive and zoning

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law

Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc

Publisher: Merriam-Webster

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 662

ISBN-13: 9780877796046

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A search only dictionary on the FindLaw web site that includes 10,000 definitions of legal terms.

1001 Legal Words You Need to Know
1001 Legal Words You Need to Know

Author: Jay M. Feinman

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0195181336

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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 with a sample sentence, and many entries have supplementary notes. In addition, the book includes a number of quick miniguides to legal troubleshooting that include information on understanding wills, trusts, and inheritance, granting someone the power of attorney, understanding contracts, what to do if you're sued, how to choose a lawyer, exploring law school, and enjoying cop and lawyer dramas. The backmatter contains an extensive list of legal aid organizations and a helpful bibliography of books about the law and lawyers for further reading.