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In each chapter a list of terms is followed by a short text about the law (with definitions of terms) and a sequence of exercises--true/false, multiple choice, matching, crossword puzzle. Spiral bound. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Book Description
A huge amount of legal information is contained within this compact and orderly book. All legal terms are easy-to-find and up-to-date, and the book includes definitions, pronunciation, and easily understood explanations. Structured into short, easily digested chapters, Legal Terminology presents the fundamentals of the principal areas of the law, including: terms used in criminal law, tort law, contract law, personal property and agency law, practice and procedure law, will and estate law, trust law, family law, law of negotiable instruments, and business organization law. An excellent reference work for lawyers, legal secretaries, paralegals, legal assistants, and court personnel.


Book Info
Covers terms used in: Criminal law, Law in Torts, Law of contracts, Law of personal property and agency, Practice and procedure, Law of wills and estates, Law of real property, Family law, Law of negotiable instruments, and Business organization and bankruptcy. Revised new edition. Spiral. DLC: Law - U.S. Terminology.


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A huge amount of legal information is contained within this compact and orderly book. All legal terms are easy-to-find and up-to-date, and the book includes definitions, pronunciation, and easily understood explanations. Structured into short, easily digested chapters, Legal Terminology presents the fundamentals of the principal areas of the law, including: terms used in criminal law, tort law, contract law, personal property and agency law, practice and procedure law, will and estate law, trust law, family law, law of negotiable instruments, and business organization law. An excellent reference work for lawyers, legal secretaries, paralegals, legal assistants, and court personnel.


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Legal Terminology, Fourth Edition, is written with the best interests of the student in mind. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of legal terminology through the study of law itself and on using legal terminology in many different ways rather than relying solely on learning through rote memory. Short, easy-to-understand chapters written in a manner designed to capture student interest continue to be a highlight of the text. The law with its unique terminology is presented in short segments, followed by many activities that enable students to work with scores of legal terms and concepts. At the end of each chapter, students answer questions about the subject matter in a section entitled "Reviewing What you Learned." A segment called "Understanding Legal Concepts" allows students to check their understanding of legal theory. Next, students confirm their knowledge by completing a "Checking Terminology" assignment, followed by a project in "Using Legal Language." Finally, for reinforcement, students puzzle over what they learned by completing a crossword brainteaser. New Features In addition to keeping abreast of changes in the law, this edition of Legal Terminology has many new features. Each chapter begins with a question intended to whet the students' appetite by testing them on the meaning of a legal term or concept before they study the chapter. The list of key terms that begins each chapter now includes the phonetic pronunciations of many terms. Similarly, the comprehensive "Glossary of Legal Terms" at the end of the text includes the same phonetic pronunciations. A new feature called "Web Wise" has been added to assist students with Internet research, and eye-catching etchings from the Library of Congress supplement Wiley's Non Sequitur cartoons to help spark student interest. The number of legal terms presented in this edition exceeds 1,400. Newly discussed topics include the stop and frisk rule, the castle doctrine, e-signature, e-commerce, DNA evidence, the ripeness doctrine, plenary jurisdiction, medical directives and health care declarations, slayer statutes, simultaneous death rules, incorporation by reference, degrees of kindred, homestead laws, the gift tax, moiety, usufruct, and covenant marriage. Teaching and Learning Resources The Legal Terminology program is supported by an online course materials available through www.prenhall.com/legal-studies. This web site contains information relevant to all areas of law. Features include: Legal Series Newsletter Keep up with the trends in the legal profession. New cases, changing laws, and industry trends affect a paralegal's research and decision-making process. Legal Resources There are many resources available in the legal field that will assist you with your legal studies. We offer several options to help you begin your search to find additional information. Ask the Expert Talk with REAL PEOPLE about the Legal Field. Study Hall Provides tools for student use in getting through legal coursework as well as specific practice and materials related to the curriculum. Educators Consortium This section is just for instructors and is access code protected. The Instructor's Manual includes a complete test bank and furnishes the answers to all chapter questions and end-of-chapter exercises.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Structured into short, easily digested chapters; clear, concise explanations of the law; and easy-to-understand definitions, this book introduces over 1,375 legal terms. Written in a lively, nonthreatening style, this book emphasizes an understanding of legal terminology through a study of the law by presenting legal terms within the context of laws in which they are used. It provides a number of aids for the reader, such as a Glossary of Latin Terms and Phrases (with pronunciation) inside the front and back covers as well as sample legal forms, legal documents, maps, and cartoons. The third edition of Legal Terminology has been revised to include expanded and improved coverage, adding more than 225 legal terms since the previous edition. A new feature, Constitutionally Wise, highlights commonly used terms relating to the U.S. Constitution. It now also includes a Glossary of Legal Terms. An essential reference book for any reader who needs a greater understanding of current legal terminology and its usage.

SYNOPSIS

Featuring easily-digested short chapters; clear,concise explanations of the law; and easy-to-understand definitions,this book covers over 1,000 legal terms and features anabundance and variety of exercises. Includedin this book are chapters on Intellectual Property and the Law ofBankruptcy, statutory and case law. The glossary has beenrelocated for easy access and large type is used. This book includessample legal forms, legal documents, maps and cartoons. It offersflashcards for extra practice and perforated pages for easy removal.It provides a wealth of exercises — e.g., study guides, true-false questions, matching exercises, fill-in-the-blank exercises, andcrossword puzzles. It requires readers to use legal terms in theproper context. Excellent for people working in anyphase of the legal field such as courthouse personnel, attorneys'offices, County prosecutor's office, real estate field, bankingfield. Good source of information for legal professionals to give totheir employees.

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