With over 8,000 terms and expressions, this best-selling dictionary provides clear, concise and fully up-to-date information on all aspects of civil, criminal and commercial law.

Fully updated for the new edition, expanded topics include juvenile crime, immigration, anti-terrorism measures, e-crime, family law, police procedure and forensics.

Examples and encyclopedic comments help to explain complex terms from British, European and US legal procedure.

A recommended text for a number of law courses, this book is ideal for students and all professionals who need to understand legal terminology, especially non-native speakers of English.

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