The Judicial Dictionary of Words and Phrases Judicially Interpreted


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Reprint of the first edition. This fascinating volume contains legal definitions of such commonplace words and phrases as "as far as," "but," "foundation," "reason," "taxes," "usual and customary manner" and "incorrigible rogue." Each entry includes examples drawn from briefs, decisions and other legal documents, with those citations. An instant classic when it was first published, this dictionary is now in its 10th edition. cxvi, 916 pp.







Words and Phrases Legally Defined


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Words and Phrases enables the practitioner to have at all times the precise meaning of a particular word or phrase. Definitions are taken from the Acts of Parliament, Halsbury's Laws of England, leading textbooks and verbatim judgments from all over the Commonwealth.



















Stroud's Judicial Dictionary of Words and Phrases: A-F


Book Description

First published in 1890, Stroud is long-established as the foremost dictionary of the English language as it has been interpreted in the courts and in statutory material. It acts as an indispensable tool for the practitioner, and a unique source of reference for the researcher. * Fully updated since the last edition, and now in a more manageable three volume format * Comprehensive and authoritative - defines virtually every legal term or expression, even the most obscure and archaic * Definitions cross-referred to cases, with many longer entries re-organised or sub-divided for more efficient research