Oran's Dictionary of the Law

Book Description
Oran?s Dictionary of the Law is the clearest and easiest to use dictionary on the market. The only major law dictionary created for paralegals and law-related professionals, this comprehensive version has nearly 6,000 main headings and 12,000 definitions. It can be used as a reference tool or as an informal method of learning more about the law. Oran's also identifies the "legalese" that gets in the way of clear thinking and writing, has an additional built-in study aid included on "How to Use" sections, and the "Basic 50 Words" list gives a quick entry to the terms every person needs to know to understand the law. Available December 1999


Book Info
Provides a guidebook on the language used in Law, which rarely mean what they seem and have technical definitions totally different from their ordinary uses. Softcover. DLC: Law--U.S.--Dictionaries.


About the Author
Daniel Oran is a graduate of Hamilton College and Yale Law School. He has practiced law in Connecticut and the District of Columbia. In addition, he has been Assistant Director of the National Paralegal Institute, Professor of Law at Antioch Law School, staff counsel to a member of Congress and the House Appropriations Committee, and president of Foresight, Incorporated. He has written an internationally reprinted novel and business text as well as professional and popular articles on paralegal education, psychiatry and law, poverty law, and individual rights.


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A dictionary of words and expressions used in the legal field, including Latin, words with different meanings in different areas of law, and words with different definitions in everyday English. Pronunciation is provided for lengthy words. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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