Words and Phrases Law Book
A series of multi-volume law books published by West Group containing thousands of legal definitions of words and phrases, arranged alphabetically, from 1658 to the present. Words and Phrases is a legal research and reference book intended primarily for lawyers. It was first published in 1940 and has been continuously updated since. It contains words and phrases that have acquired a special meaning in the law. Download the free Kindle app and instantly read Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, no Kindle device required. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to inform you that additional shipping costs are required. The interpretation or meaning of a word or phrase in a statute, court order, by-law, business document or agreement often determines the rights, obligations, duties and responsibilities of the parties. Many judicial decisions are based on the importance that an appellate court attaches to a single word or phrase.
Words and phrases allow a person to improve relevant cases by selecting keywords or phrases from a document. This product is a multi-volume set of judicial definitions of words and phrases, listed alphabetically by state and federal courts. Definitions may include, but are not limited to, legal forms, court rules, by-laws or business documents. Each definition contains a citation from the court that provided the definition. Each definition is also mapped to West`s key number system® by West`s legal publishers. By adding pocket pieces, all new legal constructions and interpretations of words and phrases are delivered quickly as soon as they are available from the courts. AbeBooks Seller since January 15, 1998 Seller Rating. To calculate the total number of stars and the percentage distribution per star, we do not use a simple average. Instead, our system takes into account things like updating a review and whether the reviewer purchased the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to check for reliability.
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