Description:Oran's Dictionary of the Law, Fourth Edition, is the easiest to use introduction to legal terminology and concepts on the market. It contains clear definitions of the words that most paralegals, paralegal students, and persons in related fields need to know. The book gives the reader the core of each legal idea and helps them understand the American legal system as well as how to approach research tasks. The book precisely explains contracts, laws, court decisions, and lawyers. This new fourth edition includes a CD-ROM that contains all terms and definitions in the book and over a thousand new and revised definitions. It also includes an updated section on computerized legal research and overhauled sections on bankruptcy, intellectual property, litigation support, national security and other rapidly changing subject areas. Oran's Dictionary of the Law will leave the reader equipped with a precise, technical, legal vocabulary. |
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Explains technical jargon in clear language
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Gives the reader the core of each legal idea rather than confusing details
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Gets the reader seamlessly from one word or concept to another
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Tells the reader where to go beyond the book for more information
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Helps the reader understand contracts, laws, court decisions, and lawyers
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Helps the reader use a precise technical vocabulary
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Contains a CD-ROM that includes all terms and definitions
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Includes over a thousand new and revised definitions
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Has overhauled sections of rapidly changing subject areas such as bankruptcy, intellectual property, litigation support, and national security
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Has an updated section on computerized legal research
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