Updated to include new terms and to incorporate recent changes in laws and judicial interpretations this handy dictionary contains over 2500 legal terms defined in clear easy to understand english translates legalese for the layperson includes hundreds of examples to illustrate the definitions is an ideal book for quick reference or to learn more about the law non lawyers will . Law dictionary search more than 10000 legal words and phrases for clear definitions written in plain language an easy to understand guide to the language of law from the dictionary experts at merriam webster. Many legal terms are subject to interpretation this law dictionary identifies commonly held definitions for terms that can be found on the encyclopedia of law websites it defines common acronyms and includes links to information on major legislation and related legal terms this law encyclopedia will be updated as new terminology emerges in the field as new legislation is enacted and as legal terms take on new meaning