Learn the language of the law, without the legalese!Open the average law dictionary and chances are you'll feel more confused than before you read a word. Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary is different. From "abrogate" to "zero tape", we've cut down on the Latin and defined common (and some not-so-common) terms you can really use to understand and access the law. Set aside those dusty, outdated law dictionaries! Written for the 21st century, this essential reference contains complete definitions of the legal terms you need today. If you're a law student, paralegal, accountant, small business owner or librarian- anyone whose work or life touches the law -- this fully up-to-date A to Z guide puts access to the law into your hands. Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary contains 3,800 plain-English legal definitions, including many newly coined terms you'll find online and off, such as "typosquatting" and "patent troll". Of course, if you need definitions for legal standards -- even when they're in Latin -- you'll find those here too. Plus, find a copy of the Constitution of the United States of America for your reference in the pages following the complete list of definitions.
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"This law dictionary is the answer for those who struggle with legalese, whether it be the ordinary citizen just wanting more information about the law, those parties involved in a lawsuit, a small business owner, or a confused law student who simply does not understand all the jargon. Recommended." (CHOICE MAGAZINE 20090422)
"A unique combination of carefully researched legal scholarship and contemporary, real-world references." (SHELDON SIEGEL, New York Times bestselling author of Judgment Day 20090422)
"The perfect bridge between the dusty volumes that sit in law libraries and the quick hits of Internet dictionaries. If you want more information, it tells you how to find it. Including Supreme Court decisions and commonly referenced statutes is a huge plus." (ROBERT C. BERING, JR. Professor of Law, University of California at Berkeley School of Law 20090422)
"Explains thousands of common legal terms in a way anyone can understand. Anyone called upon to sign a confusing legal document or testify in court should have this book." (RODERIC DUNCAN, retired California Superior Court Judge )
"A wonderful resource for nonlawyers involved in the law. As a useful and often fascinating reference book, Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary clearly defines basic legal terms, elusive Latin phrases, the most up-to-date legal slang and arcane oddities. I highly recommend it." (CHUCK MARCUS, Head of Reference, University of California Hastings College of the Law Library, Northern California Association of Law Libraries (NOCALL) member )
"A unique combination of carefully researched legal scholarship and contemporary, real-world references." (SHELDON SIEGEL, New York Times bestselling author of Judgment Day 20090422)
"The perfect bridge between the dusty volumes that sit in law libraries and the quick hits of Internet dictionaries. If you want more information, it tells you how to find it. Including Supreme Court decisions and commonly referenced statutes is a huge plus." (ROBERT C. BERING, JR. Professor of Law, University of California at Berkeley School of Law 20090422)
"Explains thousands of common legal terms in a way anyone can understand. Anyone called upon to sign a confusing legal document or testify in court should have this book." (RODERIC DUNCAN, retired California Superior Court Judge )
"A wonderful resource for nonlawyers involved in the law. As a useful and often fascinating reference book, Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary clearly defines basic legal terms, elusive Latin phrases, the most up-to-date legal slang and arcane oddities. I highly recommend it." (CHUCK MARCUS, Head of Reference, University of California Hastings College of the Law Library, Northern California Association of Law Libraries (NOCALL) member )
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"Explains thousands of common legal terms in a way anyone can understand. Anyone called upon to sign a confusing legal document or testify in court should have this book."
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Very good legal reference for the non-lawyer.,
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"Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary" by the Editors of Nolo, Gerald N. Hill and Kathleen Thompson Hill is promoted as, "This is `not' you grandfather's law dictionary." This law dictionary is written in clear English and contains compete definitions of legal terms you need today.
As an attorney, this book will not replace my "Black's Law Dictionary" which is the standard for legal dictionaries, but this lighter, plain-English text is very convenient to have on hand. For most people, this text is all they would need when wondering about a legal term. To illustrate the differences in dictionaries, let's look at the word "partner." Most of us know what it means, and it is a common word that we use in business all the time. The definition in "Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary" is: "One of the co-owners and investors in a partnership. Each partner claims a share of the the (sic) business's income or losses on the partner's individual tax return. General partners are responsible for the debts, contracts, and actions of all the partners in the business. Limited partners do not share responsibility for partnership debts and cannot share in management decisions." (Note that I found a typo in the definition noted with the (sic)). "Black's Law Dictionary" provides much more under the listing of "partner." "A member of partnership or firm; one who has united with others to form a partnership in business." The there are definitions for each of the following: Dormant partners, full or general partner, junior partner, limited partner, liquidating partner, nominal partner, ostensible partner, quasi partner, secret partner, silent partner, special partner, and surviving partner. "Black's" contains much more than "Nolo's," but that is what you expect, and for most people who are not attorneys, "Black's" has much more than is needed, and is not as easy to understand as "Nolo's." The size and cost of the books is very different too. "Black's is a very large and heavy book, and much more expensive. "Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary" is smaller, paperback, easier to grab off the shelf or take with you, and costs less. If you would like an easy to understand law dictionary, full of the most common terms non-lawyers will most likely need, this book will be a very good addition to your reference library. Reviewed by Alain Burrese, J.D., author of a regular column on negotiation for The Montana Lawyer.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Not Your Grandfather's Law Dictionary,
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From Abandon to Zoning and all the legal terms in between you'll find straight forward, plain English definitions in this dictionary which is not, as it says on the back cover "your grandfather's law dictionary." There is no forward in this book, no introduction telling you how to use it. It's just a dictionary, but it's a darned good one.
And as an added bonus after the last Z word Nolo Press has added the United States Constitution. It's been a long time since I've read it, it felt good reading it again. Our founding fathers were pretty sharp guys.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Law Dictionary enables lawyers to speak like humans again!,
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Nolo's new Law Dictionary makes it possible for lawyers to speak the English language again! Legal professionals of all bents will be able to untangle their tongues, and speak understandably to their clients again! Law students, who are so very tempted to insert legalese into their daily conversations with family and friends, will be able once again to speak intelligently, articulately, and with meaning, by learning (or re-learning) NOLO's clear and concise definitions.
This tremendous dictionary is also something you could give to your clients! When learning the law is fun, it makes everyone more informed as consumers of legal services and products. This great book changes the world!
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