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Abbott, Benjamin Vaughan. Dictionary of Terms and Phrases Used in American or English Jurisprudence. Originally published: Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1879. 2 Vols. xliii, 680; ii, 738 pp. Reprinted 2008 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584779261; ISBN-10: 1584779268. Upper red and lower black gilt lettered spine labels, cloth..... More
Anderson, William C. A Dictionary of Law, Consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases, and Maxims, and an Exposition of the Principles of Law: Comprising a Dictionary and Compendium of American and English Jurisprudence. Originally published: Chicago: T.H. Flood and Company, 1889. viii, 1140 pp. Reprinted 1996, 2019..... More
Ballentine, James A., Compiler. A Law Dictionary of Words, Terms, Abbreviations and Phrases Which are Peculiar to the Law and of Those Which Have a Peculiar Meaning in the Law. Containing Latin Phrases and Maxims With Their Translations and a Table of the Names of the Reports and Their Abbreviations..... More
Berger, Adolf. Encyclopedic Dictionary of Roman Law. Originally published: Philadelphia: The American Philosophical Society, [1953]. (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society; New Series, Volume 43, Part 2, 1953). [ii], 333-808 pp. Reprinted 2002, 2014 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584771425; ISBN-10: 1584771429. 8-1/2" x 11." Hardcover. New. $49.95 *..... More
Black, Henry Campbell. A Law Dictionary. Containing Definitions of the Terms and Phrases of American and English Jurisprudence, Ancient and Modern, And Including the Principal Terms of International, Constitutional, Ecclesiastical and Commercial Law, and Medical Jurisprudence, with a Collection of Legal Maxims, Numerous Select Titles from the Roman, Modern Civil..... More
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Blount, Thomas. Nomo Lexikon: A Law-Dictionary. Interpreting Such Difficult and Obscure Words and Terms, as are Found Either in Our Common or Statute, Ancient or Modern, Laws. With References to the Several Statutes, Records, Registers, Law-Books, Charters, Ancient Deeds, and Manuscripts, Wherein the Words are Used: And Etymologies, Where They..... More
Bouvier, John. A Law Dictionary Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America, and of the Several States of the American Union; with References to the Civil and Other Systems of Foreign Law. Originally published: Philadelphia: T. & J.W. Johnson, 1839. 2 Vols. 559; 628 pp..... More
Bouvier, John. A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America, and of the Several states of the American Union; With References to the Civil and Other Systems of Foreign Law. Originally published: Philadelphia: T. & J.W. Johnson, Law Booksellers, 1843. 2 volumes. viii..... More
1857 Edition With a New Introduction by Bryan A. Garner Bouvier, John. A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America, and of the Several States of the American Union; with References to the Civil and Other Systems of Foreign Law. Seventh edition, revised..... More
Brown, Archibald. A New Law Dictionary and Institute of the Whole Law. For the Use of Students, the Legal Profession, and the Public. Originally published: London: Stevens & Hayes, 1880. xii, 579 pp. Reprinted 2006 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584776109. ISBN-10: 1584776102. Smyth sewn cloth bound hardcover. New..... More
With New Introduction by Bryan A. Garner Burn, Richard. A New Law Dictionary, Intended for General Use, as Well as For Gentlemen of the Profession, and Continued to the Present Time by John Burn. Originally published: London: Printed by A. Strahan and W. Woodfall, 1792. 2 vols. (i new introduction)..... More
Burrill, Alexander M. A New Law Dictionary and Glossary: Containing Full Definitions of the Principal Terms of the Common and Civil Law, Together with Translations and Explanations of the Various Technical Phrases in Different Languages, Occurring in the Ancient and Modern Reports, and Standard Treatises; Embracing Also All the Principal..... More
Uncommon Dictionary of International Law Calvo, Carlos [1822-1906]. Dictionnaire Manuel de Diplomatie et de Droit International Public et Prive. Originally published: Berlin: Puttkammer & Muhlbrecht [and others], 1885. vii, 475, [1] pp. Reprinted 2009, 2015 by the Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584779490; ISBN-10: 1584779497. Hardcover. New. $34.95 * Reprint of..... More
Uncommon Dictionary of International Law Calvo, Charles [1822-1906]. Dictionnaire Manuel de Diplomatie et de Droit International Public et Prive. Originally published: Berlin: Puttkammer & Muhlbrecht [and others], 1885. vii, 475, [1] pp. Reprinted 2015 by the Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781616194628. ISBN-10: 1616194628. Paperback. New. $29.95 * Reprint of the..... More
Uncommon English Dictionary with Many Legal Terms Coles, Elisha [1640?-1680]. An English Dictionary: Explaining the Difficult Terms That are Used in Divinity, Husbandry, Physick, Phylosophy, Law, Navigation, Mathematicks, and Other Arts and Sciences. Containing Many Thousands of Hard Words (and Proper Names of Places) More Than are in Any Other..... More
Cowell, John. The Interpreter: Or Booke Containing the Signification of Words: Wherein is Set Foorth the True Meaning of All, or the Most Part of Such Words and Termes, as are Mentioned in the Lawe Writers, or Statutes of This Victorious and Renowned Kingdome, Requiring Any Exposition or Interpretation. A...... More
Cowel[l], John [1554-1611]. [Manley, Tho(mas)]. NOMOTHETAS: The Interpreter, Containing the Genuine Signification of Such Obscure Words and Terms Used Either in the Common or Statute Laws of this Realm. First Compiled by the Learned Dr. Cowel, and Now Enlarged from the Collections of All Others Who Have Written in This..... More
Cunningham, T[imothy]. A New and Complete Law-Dictionary, or, General Abridgment of the Law: On a More Extensive Plan than any Law-Dictionary Hitherto Published. Containing not only the Explanation of the Terms but also the Law itself, Both with Regard to Theory and Practice. Also the Interpretations of the Words Made..... More
An Appendix to Damhouder's Praxis Rerum Criminalium Damhouder, Josse De. Sententiae Selectae Pertinentes ad Materiam Praxis Rerum Criminalium et Aliarum Partium Iuris Scientiarumque; Ex Variis Authoribus in Classes Ordine Alphabetico Dictionum Digestae. Originally published: Antwerp: Ioan Belleri, 1601. [xii], 192 pp. Reprinted 2005 by The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584775355;..... More
[F.O.]. The Law-French Dictionary Alphabetically Digested, Very Useful for All Young Students in the Common Laws of England. To Which is Added the Law-Latin Dictionary: Being an Alphabetical Collection of Such Law-Latin Words as Are Found in Several Authentic Manuscripts, and Printed Books of Precedents, Whereby Entring-Clerks, and Others, May..... More
Distinguished French Dictionary With a New Introduction by Jennie Meade Ferriere, Claude Joseph de. Dictionnaire de Droit et de Pratique, Contenant L'Explication des Termes de Droit, d'Ordonnances, de Coutumes, & de Pratique. Avec les Jurisdictions de France. Nouvelle Edition, Revue, Corrigee & Augmentee Par M***. Originally published: Toulouse: Chez Me..... More
Holthouse, Henry James. A New Law Dictionary, Containing Explanations of Such Technical Terms and Phrases As Defined in the Works of Legal Authors, in the Practice of the Courts, and in the Parliamentary Proceedings of the Houses of Lords and Commons, To Which Is Added An Outline of An Action..... More
Jackson, E. Hilton. Latin for Lawyers. Containing I: A Course in Latin, with Legal Maxims and Phrases As a Basis of Instruction. II. A Collection of Over One Thousand Latin Maxims, with English Translations, Explanatory Notes, and Cross-References. III. A Vocabulary of Latin Words. Originally published: London: Sweet & Maxwell..... More
Jackson, E. Hilton. Latin for Lawyers. Containing I: A Course in Latin, with Legal Maxims and Phrases As a Basis of Instruction. II. A Collection of Over One Thousand Latin Maxims, with English Translations, Explanatory Notes, and Cross-References. III. A Vocabulary of Latin Words. Originally published: London: Sweet & Maxwell..... More
Jacob, Giles. Tomlins, Thomas Edlyne, Editor. The Law-Dictionary: Explaining the Rise, Progress, and Present State of the English Law; Defining and Interpreting the Terms or Words of Art; and Comprising Copious Information on the Subjects of Law, Trade, and Government. Corrected and Greatly Enlarged by T[homas] E[dlyne] Tomlins. Originally published..... More
Jacob, Giles. A New Law-Dictionary: Containing, The Interpretation and Definition of Words and Terms used in the Law; and Also the Whole Law, and the Practice Thereof, Under All the Heads and Titles of the Same. Together With Such Informations Relating Thereto, as Explain the History and Antiquity of the..... More
Kelham, Robert. A Dictionary of the Norman or Old French Language; Collected From Such Acts of Parliament, Parliament Rolls, Journals, Acts of State, Records, Law Books, Antient Historians, and Manuscripts, as Relate to this Nation. Calculated To Illustrate the Rights and Customs of Former Ages, the Forms of Laws and..... More
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Dictionary of Early Welsh Law Lewis, Timothy. A Glossary of Mediaeval Welsh Law, Based Upon the Black Book of Chirk. Originally published: Manchester, University Press, 1913. xxi, [1], 304 pp. Reprinted 2006, 2017 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584776444; ISBN-10: 1584776447. Hardcover. New. $26.95 * An excellent reference for..... More
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Dictionary of Early Welsh Law Lewis, Timothy. A Glossary of Mediaeval Welsh Law, Based Upon the Black Book of Chirk. Originally published: Manchester, University Press, 1913. xxi, [1], 304 pp. Reprinted 2006, 2019 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781616195250; ISBN-10: 1616195258. Paperback. New. $16.95 * An excellent reference for..... More
With a New Introduction by Bryan A. Garner Marriott, William. A New Law Dictionary; Comprehending A General Abridgment of the Law, on a More Extensive Plan than has hitherto been attempted: Containing not only the Explanation of the Terms, but also the Law Itself, Both with Regard to Theory and..... More
The Rogue's Lexicon Matsell, George W., Compiler. Vocabulum; Or, The Rogue's Lexicon. Compiled From the Most Authentic Sources. Originally published: New York: George W. Matsell & Co., [1859]. vi, 130 pp. frontispiece and 2 additional illustrations. Reprinted 2010 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781616190477; ISBN-10: 1616190477. Paperback. New. $17.95..... More
The Rogue's Lexicon Matsell, George W., Compiler. Vocabulum; Or, The Rogue's Lexicon. Compiled From the Most Authentic Sources. Originally published: New York: George W. Matsell & Co., [1859]. vi, 130 pp. frontispiece and 2 additional illustrations. Reprinted 2005, 2016 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584774846; ISBN-10: 1584774843. Hardcover. New..... More
Maxwell, John Irwing. A Pocket Dictionary of the Law of Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, Checks, &c. With an Appendix, Containing Abstracts of Acts and Select Cases Relative to Negotiable Securities, Analysis of a Count in Assumpsit, Tables of Notarial Fees, Stamps, Postage, &c. With Many Additions for..... More
Montefiore, Joshua. A Commercial Dictionary: Containing the Present State of the Mercantile Law, Practice and Custom. With Very Considerable Additions Relative to the Laws, Usages, and Practice of the United States. Originally published: Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by James Humphreys, 1804. 3 vols. li, [52]-562; 481; 479 pp. Reprinted 2004..... More
With a New Introduction by Bryan A. Garner Monteleone, Vincent J. Criminal Slang: The Vernacular of the Underworld Lingo. Revised Edition. Originally published: Boston: The Christopher Publishing House, 1949. [1-2 new introduction], 292 pp. Reprinted 2004, 2015 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. With a new introduction by Bryan A. Garner..... More
Partridge, Eric, Compiler. A Dictionary of the Underworld, British and American. Being the Vocabularies of Crooks, Criminals, Racketeers, Beggars and Tramps, Convicts, the Commercial Underworld, the Drug Traffic, the White Slave Traffic, Spivs. Originally published: New York: The Macmillan Company, 1950. xv, 804 pp. Reprinted 2004, 2013 by The Lawbook..... More
Pope, Benjamin W. Legal Definitions: A Collection of Words and Phrases as Applied and Defined by the Courts, Lexicographers and Authors of Books on Legal Subjects. Originally published: Chicago: Callaghan and Company, 1919. [iv], 1691 pp. 2 Volumes. Reprinted 2012 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781616192303. ISBN-10: 1616192305. With..... More
Potts, Thomas. A Compendious Law Dictionary, Containing Both an Explanation of the Terms and the Law Itself. Intended for the Use of the Country Gentleman, the Merchant, and the Professional Man. London: Printed for T. Ostell, 1803. iv, 620 pp. Reprinted 2004 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584774334; ISBN-10..... More
Last and Best Edition of the First English Law Dictionary [Rastell, John]. [Rastell, William]. Les Termes de la Ley: Or, Certain Difficult and Obscure Words and Terms of the Common and Statute Laws of This Realm, Now in Use, Expounded and Explained. Corrected and Enlarged, with the Addition of Many..... More
Rastell, John. An Exposition of Certaine Difficult and Obscure Wordes, and Termes of the Lawes of this Realme, Newly Set Foorth & Augmented, Both in French and English, for the Helpe of such Yonge Studentes as are Desirous to Attaine the Knowledge of the Same. Whereunto are also Added the..... More
The State of Military Law at the Beginning of the Civil War Scott, Colonel H[enry] L[ee]. Military Dictionary: Comprising Technical Definitions: Information On Raising and Keeping Troops; Actual Service, Including Makeshifts and Improved Materiel; and Law, Government, Regulation, and Administration Relating to Land Forces. New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1863..... More
The State of Military Law at the Beginning of the Civil War Scott, Colonel H[enry] L[ee]. Military Dictionary: Comprising Technical Definitions: Information On Raising and Keeping Troops; Actual Service, Including Makeshifts and Improved Materiel; and Law, Government, Regulation, and Administration Relating to Land Forces. New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1863..... More
Ancient Scottish Legal Terms Skene, John [1543?-1617]. De Verborum Significatione: The Exposition of the Termes and Difficill Wordes, Conteined in the Foure Buikes of Regiam Majestatem, and Uthers, In the Acts of Parliament, Infestments; And Used in Practique of this Realme; With Divers Rules, and Common Places, Or Principalles of..... More
Stimson, Frederic Jesup. Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1881. iv, 305 pp. Reprinted 1999 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781886363700; ISBN-10: 1886363706. Hardcover. New. $37.95 * The terms in this glossary include those relating to civil and canon..... More
Stroud, F[rederick] The Judicial Dictionary of Words and Phrases Judicially Interpreted. London: Sweet & Maxwell, Limited, 1890. cxvi, 916 pp. Reprinted 2003 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584772637. ISBN-10: 1584772638. Hardcover. New. $95. * Reprint of the first edition. This fascinating volume contains legal definitions of such commonplace words..... More
Tayler, Thomas. The Law Glossary: Being a Selection of the Greek, Latin, Saxon, French, Norman and Italian Sentences, Phrases, and Maxims, Found in the Leading English and American Reports, and Elementary Works. New York: Lewis & Blood, 1856. 580 pp. Reprinted 1995, 2019 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781616196080..... More
Trayner, John. Latin Phrases and Maxims: Collected from the Institutional and other Writers on Scotch Law; with Translations and Illustrations. Edinburgh: William Paterson, 1861. iv, [2], 356 pp. Reprinted 2001 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584771746. Handsome Smythe sewn clothbound hardcover with gilt spine and front cover lettering panels..... More
Whishaw, James. A New Law Dictionary: Containing a Concise Exposition of the Mere Terms of Art, and Such Obsolete Words as Occur in Old Legal, Historical and Antiquarian Writers. London: J. & W.T. Clarke, 1829. viii, 342 pp. Reprinted 2004 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584773597; ISBN-10: 1584773596. Hardcover..... More
Williams, Thomas Walter. A Compendious and Comprehensive Law Dictionary; Elucidating the Terms, and General Principles of Law and Equity. London: Gale and Fenner, 1816. Unpaginated [1022] pp. Reprinted 2006 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. With a new introduction by Bryan A. Garner, President, Law Prose, Inc. ISBN-13: 9781584776802; ISBN-10: 1584776803..... More