Australian law dictionary
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Australia
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 874
ISBN-13: 9780195518511
Description: Includes bibliographical references (inside back cover)
Online version Obook: see publisher website: oxfordfigital.com.au.
Table of contents: title: Publisher description:; title: The Australian Law Dictionary is a key reference for those who need familiarity with, and knowledge of Australian legal terms.; title: Designed for students in response to research, the ALD is structured to ensure comprehensive coverage of core legal content. Readers are encouraged to learn the meaning of a particular term, link it with related concepts, and locate it within the larger body of law.; title: Each copy comes with a free Australian Law Dictionary 2nd edition obook. This is an online ebook that gives students the freedom to search for the terms they need through any internet connected device without needing to download or pay extra for special software. Students can also browse alphabetically through the words, which is important if they are unsure of spelling.; title: Features:; title: • Entries written, reviewed and edited by legal experts;; title: • Spotlight on core legal knowledge and practice areas (Priestly 11) and mapped around 25 key legal topic areas;; title: • Extended entries for core topics & complex terms, including relationship-diagrams & key term lists;; title: • Case & legislative authority;; title: • Design developed in response to student & lecturer feedback;; title: • Appendices – legal road-maps, legal citation & referencing guide;; title: • The Australian Constitution.; title: New to this edition:; title: • 300 new terms;; title: • All entries have been updated with relevant cases and legislation;; title: • More references to statutory interpretation;; title: • Updated appendices;; title: • More Latin terms added, with a focus on commonly used terms