Dictionary of Law

This dictionary provides the user with the main vocabulary currently
being used in British and American law. The areas covered include
criminal, civil, commercial and international law, as well as interactions
with the police and legal advisers, and the procedures of the courts and
prisons. Common words used in reading or writing reports, articles or
guidelines are also included.
The dictionary is designed for anyone who needs to check the meaning or
pronunciation of legal terms, but especially for those who need some
knowledge of legal terms in their work but who may not be legal
professionals, or for those for whom English is an additional language.
Each headword is explained in a clear, straightforward way.
Pronunciations, uncommon plurals and uncommon verb forms are
provided.
Many people have helped or advised on the compilation and checking of
the dictionary in its various editions. In particular, thanks are due to Coral
Hill, Senior Lecturer at the College of Law of England and Wales, for her
helpful comments and advice on this fourth edition.