Longman Law Dictionary (6th Edition)

Author: Colson
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Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Features: "Longman" is a well-known British dictionary brand among Chinese readers. This Longman Law Dictionary is an indispensable reference book for learning legal terminology in the UK and common law jurisdictions, and is the preferred choice for scholars and professionals engaged in legal and related fields. Since its first publication in 1997, the book has been reprinted and updated multiple times, 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 in British law, and aims to offer a convenient tool for law students and others interested in legal theory and professional terminology. This dictionary is an essential reference for learning specialized legal terminology in British law and serves as the primary source for understanding the British legal system for researchers and professionals working in British law and related fields. The dictionary is directly photocopied from the English edition, but the explanatory text is accurate, standardized, and easy to understand. The entries included are mostly basic vocabulary, derived from fields that constitute traditional centers of legal study, such as contract law, tort law, constitutional law, land law, family law, equity, trust law, and legal philosophy, as well as 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 cues, 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.