A Dictionary of Law
A Dictionary of Law by Jonathan Law, published by Oxford University Press in 2022, is a comprehensive reference work that spans 772 pages. This tenth edition features over 4,900 clear and concise definitions of key terms, concepts, and processes within the English legal system, making it a valuable resource for law students and legal professionals. The book includes more than 120 new entries, reflecting contemporary developments in law, including topics influenced by Brexit and recent legislative changes.
Readers will find that this edition not only expands on traditional legal terminology but also enhances coverage in areas such as constitutional law, medical law, and employment law. The dictionary is designed to serve as a useful source of information for various countries that adopt English law as their legal framework. Additionally, it offers updated web links leading to a dedicated companion website for further reading, along with a guide to legal writing and citation based on the Oxford Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA).
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The bestselling title in the Oxford Quick Reference series, A Dictionary of Law is an essential reference work, described by leading university lecturers as ‘the best law dictionary’ and favoured by law students and legal professionals alike.
The tenth edition features over 4,900 clear and concise definitions on major terms, concepts, and processes within the English legal system, and is a useful source of information for any of the many countries that base their legal system on English law. It includes more than 120 new entries, including acid attacks, lasers, Nightingale Courts, Northern Ireland Protocol, and retained EU Law. Many of the new and revised entries reflect changes brought about by Brexit and the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. There have also been significant increases of coverage in the areas of constitutional law, medical law, and employment law and professional regulation.
Updated web links complement the text and lead to a dedicated companion website for further reading materials. The dictionary also contains a guide to legal writing, and a citation guide drawn from the Oxford Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA).
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