Jowitt’s Dictionary of English Law

Providing concise, yet comprehensive legal definitions, Jowitt offers a first point of reference for research and for understanding an unfamiliar area of law.

Used to accurately draft, interpret and understand legal terminology and legal materials, it can act as a guide for the appropriate use of terms and terminology when drafting documents or agreements.

Stroud’s Judicial Dictionary of Words
and Phrases

First published in 1890, Stroud defines virtually every legal term or expression, even the most archaic and obscure, to provide you with a fully complete reference source, which is citeable in court.

Whether you’re drafting or interpreting legislation, drawing up a contract or just researching, you’ll find definitions you can rely on.

With cross-references to case law and legislation as well as cumulative annual supplements that ensure the text is always up to date, Stroud is an indispensable tool for the practitioner and a unique source for the researcher.

Osborn’s Concise Law Dictionary

First published in 1927, Osborn is the classic,
concise dictionary of legal terms. Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, it offers access to a mass
of technical terms and phrases in both English and European law.

Over 4,700 references from the obscure to the everyday, takes all entries beyond definitions and basic context to provide a solid basis for further research.