Longman Law Dictionary

Author: Colson
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: "Longman" is a well-known British dictionary brand in China. This "Longman Law Dictionary" is an indispensable reference book for learning legal terminology in the UK and common law jurisdictions, and is the usual choice for scholars and others engaged in legal and related work. The book was first published in 1997 and has been reprinted and revised multiple times since then, with the sixth edition published in 2002. The sixth edition of the "Longman Law Dictionary" upholds the purpose of previous editions, providing guidance on specialized vocabulary of British law and striving to offer a convenient tool for law students and others interested in legal theory and professional legal terminology. This dictionary is an indispensable reference book for learning specialized legal terminology in British law and serves as the original text for understanding the British legal system for those engaged in British legal research and related work. The dictionary is directly photocopied from the English edition, but the explanatory text is accurate, standardized, and easy to understand. Most of the entries included are basic vocabulary, derived from the fields that constitute traditional centers of legal study, such as contract law, tort law, constitutional law, land law, family law, equity law, trust law, and legal philosophy, while also including some coverage of legal history, evidence law, procedural law, and EU law. The dictionary contains comprehensive entries, with meanings reinforced by references to judicial interpretations, court decisions, and maxims, and is corroborated by legal reviews, statutes, and other legal texts. The book also lists numerous reference clues, making it easier and faster to find more detailed information. It is hoped that this book will provide a key for more people who cannot study abroad to understand foreign law.