Newly revised and updated! A convenient, comprehensive guide to the language of law for everyone from the homeowner to the legal professional. Defines more than 10,000 legal words and phrases in common terminology.
New and updated entries taken from recent events include buffer zone, cybersecurity, gun control law and marriage. Important Laws including the Affordable Care Act and Voting Rights Act and Important Agencies including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were updated or added to reflect recent Supreme Court decisions and new legislation. Special sections included on the judicial system, important legal cases, government agencies, and landmark laws.
