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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable for Genealogy Research.
Blacks Law Dictionary is an indespensable aid for genealogy researchers examining old court documents and deeds. Terms used 250 years ago are explained in detail to the legal novice. Terminology in court proceedings in 1749 are easy to understand and decifer as it is in todays proceedings.
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1.0 out of 5 stars No License
This book has all rights reserved and does not have a fair use license for copying definitions relevant to a particular use. If anyone from the legal profession knows of a legal dictionary that has license for limited copying for acedemic purposes, I'd like to know. Or, if someone from West Publishing could let me know how to obtain a license to copy, say 15...
Published on September 26, 1998 by Amazon@manhattanproject.com


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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable for Genealogy Research., August 4, 1998
Blacks Law Dictionary is an indespensable aid for genealogy researchers examining old court documents and deeds. Terms used 250 years ago are explained in detail to the legal novice. Terminology in court proceedings in 1749 are easy to understand and decifer as it is in todays proceedings.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate Law guide, September 9, 1996
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This is a book that has no equal for lawyers, law studenst, or citizens concerned about their freedoms. this one book can unraval the most complex contract or legal bill. A must for all citizens
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Reference, August 4, 1998
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This review is from: Black's Law Dictionary (Hardcover)
Pure gold for a 1st year law student. Great tool for a graduate! Expensive & worth every penny!
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5.0 out of 5 stars In The Nick Of Time, November 6, 2011
I had an earlier edition of this book many years ago, but, thanks to a birthday Gift Card I was able to replace it - and find the term: Subpoena Duces Tecum just when I needed to have it served on the local Sheriff!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Essential for all law students, September 17, 1997
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This review is from: Black's Law Dictionary (Hardcover)
This is an irreplaceable text for all first year law students. A weighty lesson in terminology from A-Z. A great gift for the pre-law grad. He/she can always have it sitting on the boolshelf, it evens looks good! Dave McClintoc
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1.0 out of 5 stars No License, September 26, 1998
This review is from: Black's Law Dictionary (Hardcover)
This book has all rights reserved and does not have a fair use license for copying definitions relevant to a particular use. If anyone from the legal profession knows of a legal dictionary that has license for limited copying for acedemic purposes, I'd like to know. Or, if someone from West Publishing could let me know how to obtain a license to copy, say 15 definitions, this would be great. Thank you!
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