NCJ Number
79089
Editor(s)
R E Rothenberg
Date Published
1981
Length
441 pages
Annotation
This dictionary defines more than 6,500 legal terms and phrases in layman's language and lists major legal agencies and laws.
Abstract
Preceding the definitions is a list of abbreviations. The definitions given are the legal meanings of the words and not those used in everyday transactions. The appendix presents complete texts of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and its amendments. In addition, summaries and background information are presented on the Federal individual income tax tables, on Federal estate and gift tax tables, on unemployment insurance, marriage and divorce laws, U.S. immigration law, Social Security programs, and on U.S. Government independent agencies.