For legal terms not referred to in this glossary, or for more comprehensive definitions, you may wish to refer to a legal dictionary or to an internet resource. This list of common legal words was compiled by the connecticut judicial branch solely as a public service. The 2nd edition has over 15k legal terms for your business and research use. Barrons dictionary of legal terms includes over 2,500 terms in clear, easytounderstand english and translates legalese for the layperson. Eversheds in europe european dictionary of one continent. In general terms, the product of any legislative body. Enforce a law hacer cumplir hacer valer una ley enjoin. I sampled three popular law dictionaries for kindle 1 law dictionary, mass market 6th ed. To find a defendant not guilty in a criminal trial. A law enacted to protect purchasers of new andor used automobiles when the vehicle requires frequent repairs and does not operate properly. Lien a charge on specific property that is designed to secure payment of a debt or performance of an obligation. When i use a word, humpty dumpty said, in a scornful tone, it means just what i choose it to mean neither more nor less.
Blacks law dictionary free online legal dictionary. The judicial branch does not warrant the accuracy of the information contained in this list nor is it responsible for any errors or omissions and assumes no liability for its use. Law definition is a binding custom or practice of a community. Glossary of legal latin a fortiori from stronger argument used to express a conclusion for which there is stronger evidence than for a previously accepted one ab initio from the beginning if a contract is void say for mistake ab initio, this has the consequence that no.
Glossary of business terms adjective adj headwords for adjectives followed by information in square brackets only before a noun and not before a noun show any restrictions on where they can be used. A finding that the defendant is not guilty of the charges brought by the government. Among other things, instant search is enabled, and there are hotlinks to. For nearly thirtyfive years, the international legal community has relied on one ambitious yet humble volume as a starting point for legal questions. The dictionary of essential legal terms by amy hackney blackwell. The pronunciations follow a descriptive scheme and are based on actual usage rather than on any attempt to prescribe a uniform pronunciation. The pronunciations follow a descriptive scheme and are based on actual usage rather than on. If you have questions, please contact customer support. The first letter of the english alphabet, deriving from the greek alpha. Term or phrase literal translation definition and use english pron a fortiori. Glossary of criminal legal terms glossary of terms criminal acquittal. The truth in lending act is a federal law that requires lenders to provide standardized information so that borrowers can compare loan terms. A guilty act the prohibited conduct or behaviour that the law seeks to prevent. The question is, said alice, whether you can make words mean so many different things.
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Now in its third edition, the parry and grant encyclopaedic dictionary of international. Inside justice international law glossary and terms. A majority of the latin terms in this revised edition of blacks law dictionary, and also occasional english and foreign terms, have been provid ed with pronunciation entries. Sixth edition by the publishers editorial staff coauthors joseph r. Many lawyers are now adopting a plain english style. This dictionary of terms and legal definitions related to hazardous, medical and solid waste is a reference document developed by the new york state division of criminal justice services, office of justice systems analysis with partial funding by the departmnt of justice, bureau of justice statistics. For the definition of a legal term, enter a word or phrase below. Includes 7,000 entries for the legal terms most likely to be encountered in every day situations. This classic red volume is a oneofakind reference tool that brings together both terminology and pertinent descriptive information on international law. Different terms may have different meanings based on the specific area of law or the context in which they are being used. Definitions of the terms and phrases of american and english jurisprudence, ancient and modern, 5th edition henry campbell black 4. Law definition, the principles and regulations established in a community by some authority and applicable to its people, whether in the form of legislation or of custom and policies recognized and enforced by judicial decision. E v e r s h e d s e u r o p e a n d i c t i o n a r y o f s e l e c t e d l e g a l t e r m s eversheds in europe european dictionary of selected legal terms the words you need, the languages you need them in. In contract law, a release, absolution, or discharge from an.
Glossary of criminal legal terms counts of the indictment. Although commonly referred to as the guilty act this is rather simplistic, as the. Encyclopaedic dictionary of international law oxford. Described by leading university lecturers as the best law dictionary and excellent for nonlaw students as well as law undergraduates, this classic dictionary is an invaluable source of legal reference for professionals, students, and anyone else needing succinct clarification of legal terms. Breach of contract breaking the terms agreed on in a contract bylaw law made by a local authority candidate attorney someone with a law degree who works for a law firm for two years before qualifying as an attorney.
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