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Feinman\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1001 Legal Words You Need to Know\u003c\/em\u003e explains and illuminates the most difficult and arcane vocabulary any American has to deal with--that of the law. This comprehensive--but never condescending--guide to the language of the American legal system carefully defines and explains every term, and many entries have supplementary notes and a sample sentence. These notes include information about grammar associated with certain terms, as well as an etymology section useful in finding the linguistic origins of each term. American and British spellings are differentiated (\u003cem\u003elicense\u003c\/em\u003e vs. \u003cem\u003elicence\u003c\/em\u003e), as are singular and plural forms (\u003cem\u003edictum\u003c\/em\u003e vs. \u003cem\u003edicta\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition, the book includes a number of quick mini-guides to legal troubleshooting that include information on understanding wills, trusts, and inheritance, granting someone a power of attorney, understanding contracts, what to do if you're sued, how to choose a lawyer, exploring law school, and enjoying cop and lawyer dramas. 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