Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix A
Glossary

To look up legal terms beyond the scope of the glossary in the book, refer to one of these sources:

ABANET Glossary - American Bar Association (ABA)
An extensive glossary of legal terms intended for laypersons is available from the American Bar Association Division for Public Education.
Plain English Law Dictionary - Nolo Press
Browsable for free online and also available in print and iPhone format for purchase, the Plain English Law Dictionary is intended for those who have no legal background and want to understand legal terms in simple language.
U.S. Courts Commonly Used Terms

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