Designed to be a constant companion for all law students, and the essential reference guide for laymen, business people and all who desire a reliable guide to the law's special terminology, the "Collins Dictionary of Law" has been written with special reference to the needs of legal secretaries, paralegals and legal executives, and business people who need access to clear explanations of the law's special terminology, including that of European union law. It includes: lists of statutes and cases mentioned within the entries; comprehensive coverage of business law, Scots and Irish law; wide coverage of business law terms; and defines legal terms of the EU and Commonwealth countries.