The Judicial Dictionary of Words and Phrases Judicially Interpreted [1890] - Hardcover

by Frederick Stroud (Author)

Reprint of the first edition. This fascinating volume contains legal definitions of such commonplace words and phrases as "as far as," "but," "foundation," "reason," "taxes," "usual and customary manner" and "incorrigible rogue." Each entry includes examples drawn from briefs, decisions and other legal documents, with those citations. An instant classic when it was first published, this dictionary is now in

its 10th edition. cxvi, 916 pp.