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Oran's Dictionary of the Law, Fourth Edition, is the easiest to use introduction to legal terminology and concepts on the market. It contains clear definitions of the words that most paralegals, paralegal students, and persons in related fields need to know. The book precisely explains contracts, laws, court decisions, and lawyers. This new fourth edition includes a CD-ROM that contains all terms and definitions in the book and over a thousand new and revised definitions. It also includes an updated section on computerized legal research and overhauled sections on bankruptcy, intellectual property, litigation support, national security and other rapidly changing subject areas. Oran's Dictionary of the Law will leave the student equipped with a precise, technical, legal vocabulary. This book also works as an important reference for consumers and businesspersons to confidently read a contract, interpret a law, or talk to a lawyer.

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• Introductino
• Acknowledgements
• Reading the Definitions
• Pronunciation
• The Basic 50 Words
• Dictionary
• Appendix A Where to Go for More Information
• Appendix B Lawyer Talk
• Appendix C Legal Research
• How to Use This Appendix
• Concepts in the Law
• Techniques of Research
• Sources of the Law
• Computer-Assisted Legal Research
• Illustrations
• Organization of the Federal Government
• U.S
• Courts of Appeals and U.S
• District Courts Map
• Civil Lawsuit and Criminal Trial Flowcharts
• Research ?Sunshine?
• Sources of the Law
• National Reporter System
• Introduction to a Case in the National Reporter System
• Example of How Legal Subjects are Subdivided

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Library Journal Review

Written for both lawyers and lay readers, this work offers plain-language definitions of nearly 12,000 words. According to Oran, this fourth edition contains upward of 1000 more definitions than appeared in the third edition (2000). Most of the new terms respond to technological change or the Iraq war. New definitions include "cyberstalking," "phishing," and "Homeland Security." Nearly 6000 main headings offer help with emphasis (the stressed syllable is underlined) and pronunciation (only for "difficult" words). The three appendixes are composed of a two-page list of resources to consult for more information, a four-page guide to eliminating legal jargon, and an introductory guide to legal research. The research guide covers free Internet sources but also refers to some materials found only in law libraries. BOTTOM LINE Targeted partly at the paralegal market, this work includes features that have little value for public libraries (e.g., the accompanying interactive CD-ROM is designed for desktop use in conjunction with a word-processing program). In addition, most of the new terms can easily be found online on, e.g., government web sites. Nevertheless, this work would serve public libraries well. While rarely quoted by scholars and lacking the authority of Black's Law Dictionary, Oran's definitions (unlike Black's) are written for nonlawyers to grasp. Libraries with the third edition might pass on this one, but others should consider.-Mary Rumsey, Univ. of Minnesota Law Lib., Minneapolis (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

CHOICE Review

When Oran wrote the first edition of this dictionary in 1975, he hoped that the plain language movement would take root in American law. Unfortunately, the language of the law has only grown more intricate and technical in nature. What distinguishes this popular dictionary from comparable works is its utility as a learning tool. In appendix B, "Lawyer Talk," Oran distinguishes the effective use of legal terms from vague, overly technical, and repetitive jargon. Appendix C provides a step-by-step guide to legal research followed by a succinct but thorough introduction to primary and secondary sources of legal information. A description of computer-assisted legal research ends with a brief listing of Internet resources, including "Blawgs," web logs addressing legal topics. While sufficiently comprehensive, Oran's is not designed to replace the venerable Black's Law Dictionary, ed. by Bryan Garner, now in its 8th edition (2004). Instead it serves as arguably the most practical, portable, and affordable legal dictionary available. The attached CD adds nothing to the print edition beyond live links to Web pages. This work would make a fine addition to the reference collection of academic or public libraries. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through graduate students, professionals/practitioners, and general readers. M. N. Holman Sul Ross State University