Publisher's Synopsis
Over the years, "Osborn" has provided generations of students and practitioners with an introduction to the language of the law, as well as a source of reference for use in further study. The text offers a range of legal terms and expressions.;This new edition has been completely revamped by a team of specialist contributors whose knowledge and expertise should bring the dictionary completely up to date.;The essential features of earlier editions have been preserved and, as before, the book includes definitions of legal words and phrases, Roman law terms and maxims and a list of law reports, together with their abbreviations. EC material is incorporated.;This dictionary is suitable for use in Scotland.
