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A Dictionary of Law is a must-have legal reference book that serves as an indispensable resource for students, legal practitioners, and anyone interested in the fundamentals of law. This authoritative dictionary, published by Oxford University Press UK, is a part of the renowned Oxford Quick Reference series and is recognized by academic experts as 'the best law dictionary' available. With over 4,900 precise definitions covering essential legal terms, key concepts, and significant processes within the English legal system, this comprehensive guide is invaluable not only for the UK but also for various countries that adopt English law as their foundational legal framework.
The tenth edition has been meticulously updated to include more than 120 new entries, addressing contemporary legal issues such as acid attacks, lasers, and the Northern Ireland Protocol, alongside vital changes due to Brexit and updated legal statutes like the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. Enhanced coverage is provided in critical areas such as constitutional law, medical law, and professional regulation, ensuring relevance for today's legal landscape.
To further assist users, this dictionary features updated web links that direct readers to a dedicated companion website for additional resources. It also offers practical guides on legal writing and citation, adhering to the Oxford Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA). This meticulously curated resource is perfect for anyone seeking clarity in legal terminology and concepts.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As it’s shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780192897497
Year: 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press UK
Pages: 784
Description:
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).
The tenth edition has been meticulously updated to include more than 120 new entries, addressing contemporary legal issues such as acid attacks, lasers, and the Northern Ireland Protocol, alongside vital changes due to Brexit and updated legal statutes like the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. Enhanced coverage is provided in critical areas such as constitutional law, medical law, and professional regulation, ensuring relevance for today's legal landscape.
To further assist users, this dictionary features updated web links that direct readers to a dedicated companion website for additional resources. It also offers practical guides on legal writing and citation, adhering to the Oxford Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA). This meticulously curated resource is perfect for anyone seeking clarity in legal terminology and concepts.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As it’s shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780192897497
Year: 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press UK
Pages: 784
Description:
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).