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Black's Law Dictionary: Deluxe Thumb-Index

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Magnificent, comprehensive dictionary, covering definitions thoroughly. Also contains legal maxims (latin), which are very useful, and a copy of the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Human Rights Declaration. A must have for any lawyer, or anyone whose activities involve the law (basically everyone).

Black's is widely regarded as the ultimate authority for the definition of legal terms. I bought the leather-bound version on the first day of law school, but never used it once. (A law student can get by with a paperback legal dictionary.) However, I HAVE used this book as a practicing attorney. I once used it as authority in a brief, and the judge actually relied on the Black's definition to justify his order in my favor.

This book is indispensable for those who deal with any type of legal matters. The first day I owned it, it clarified a local government issue with which I was involved. It's definitions are succinct and appears to be as complete a volume as is available. I highly recommend this book.

This is THE dictionary. If you are studying law or you are a translator (which is my case) in search of the best dictionary , cease looking, this is the book for you. I'm 100% sure it will never let you down. One last piece of advise: don't be cheap and buy the deluxe edition, it's black hardcover looks great in your bookshelf....

As a non common law lawyer that has to make translations of common law contracts and draws, this is the most valuable tool you may have to do the job right, and to understand the similarities and differences between law systems. Is really the first book a bilingual lawyer should have.

I've perused this and find it a poor substitute for the original tome--no doubt this abbreviated paperback version will be of some use to the cost-conscious student or the briefcase-toting lawyer, but it cannot compare with the cultural and linguistic treasure-trove to be found in the 10-pound hardcover version. If you buy this, you should still plan on buying the Real McCoy!