Longman's Dictionary of Law (Longman Dictionary of Law (Curzon))

For nearly twenty five years, this invaluable reference work has provided a window on the process of continual change which characterises English law. Intended for students and practising legal professionals alike, the 7th edition has been updated with four years of legislative and case law developments. Entries are substantial and fully referenced, making follow-up in more detailed information sources much easier. The dictionary also features a companion website which provides useful links to web-based resources of legal information, and updates to existing definitions as well as new ones Charting the continual change within the English legal system, The Longman Dictionary of Law full references to recent legislation; clear definitions of terminology related to the spectrum of legal studies, including Latin terms; and extensive cross-referencing to all cases and statutes, including law report abbreviations. The seventh edition of The Longman Dictionary of Law has been fully updated with legislative and case law developments and has Companion Website support ((http://www.pearsoned.co.uk/curzon) www.pearsoned.co.uk/curzon ) regularly updated with new definitions and references. "Charting the continual change within the English legal system, The Longman Dictionary of Law provides: full references to recent legislation; clear definitions of terminology related to the spectrum of legal studies, including Latin terms; and extensive cross-referencing to all cases and statutes, including law report abbreviations. The seventh edition of The Longman Dictionary of Law has been fully updated with legislative and case law developments and has Companion Website support (www.pearsoned.co.uk/curzon) regularly updated with new definitions and references."--BOOK JACKET Cover 1 The Dictonary of law 2 Dedication 6 Preface 8 How to Use the Dictionary 10 A 22 B 71 C 96 D 185 E 231 F 262 G 283 H 293 I 310 J 342 K 355 L 357 M 383 N 414 O 428 P 442 Q 504 R 508 S 539 T 587 U 617 V 625 W 634 X 648 Y 649 Z 652