This authoritative and completely up-to-date dictionary defines and explains the major terms, concepts, processes, and organization of the common law system of Great Britain. Compiled by practising lawyers, it is intended for those without qualification in the law who nonetheless require some legal knowledge. Written in clear, jargon-free language, this new edition has been significantly enlarged and updated to include nearly 200 new entries, as well as substantial revisions of existing entries to reflect current law and practice.