Black's Law Dictionary 7th Edition

I read a news story sometime during the summer of 2008, don't remember which month, but you can probably find it if you google it. It sheds light on ridiculous legal terms.
Henry Campbell Black had never intended - or even imagined - that his dictionary would become the authoritative source for legal terminology. "My great granddad had actually written the text for an upcoming firm skit night. It was his way of showing how convoluted and, well, pompous the legal profession had become." The dictionary became an instant hit, however, and Henry Black's comedic intentions went unnoticed. When the money started to roll in, Black elected to pursue a highly lucrative career in legal publishing instead of becoming a marginally talented prop comic.

When asked why the family is revealing the fake after all this time, they stated that they had grown tired of living a lie, and were genuinely concerned that the universally accepted legal lexicon "is actually just a bunch of made-up gibberish."

>> So legal "mumbo-jumbo" is based a joke. I suspected as much.

This is an essential for any home or office Law Library. It is wonderful and beautiful in the hard-back edition and very much worth the money. I highly recommend it for any practicing Attorney, or their assistant.

As you know, this book is famous of its abundunt contents and well-organised materials. That's true. I'm especially satisfied with its a wide variety of instances. Although it's unconvenient to carry because of weight, this is very useful for me to read legal articles or treatises.
I'm sure it'll help you to improve your understanding of legal mind and terms if you keep it with you!

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Great classic reference book. Exactly as described, and very useful. Blacks is the expert reference book for all thing legal.