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This learning guide and reference tool written in a narrative format is a welcome change from the format of legal dictionaries. Over one thousand terms and phrases are arranged by subject within chapters, giving readers the chance to see the context in which they are used. Definitions have been written in layman's terms, and explanations are clarified through a host of examples. Paralegals, legal secretaries, court reporters, law students, and others in the legal field will become more comfortable with their work by relying on this publication to develop a thorough understanding of legal terminology.
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