New Zealand Law Dictionary

Download or read book New Zealand Law Dictionary written by Peter Spiller and published by . This book was released on 2014-11 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eighth edition of the NEW ZEALAND LAW DICTIONARY has been revised to include an expanded list of legal terms. With up-to-date definitions and usage, the Dictionary is an authoritative guide to the language of law in New Zealand. Experienced editor Judge Peter Spiller again brings his expertise to the title, building on the exemplary scholarship and practical application for which the New Zealand Law Dictionary is known. As a result, this new edition contains over 5000 entries. While mostly in English, the dictionary contains a wide range of terms relevant to New Zealand, including Te Reo Maori entries, as well as historical terms in Latin and French. The Dictionary is an unparalleled reference tool for New Zealand lawyers, law students, and anyone else who needs to understand legal language. Judge Peter Spiller has taught law at university law schools for the past 37 years. He became a Professor of Law at Waikato University and served as Chairperson and Acting Dean. Judge Spiller was a Referee of the Disputes (formerly Small Claims) Tribunals for 19 years, and served for over five years as Principal Disputes Referee. He has been a District Court Judge since 2009. Features: Over 5000 entries; Up-to-date definitions and usage; Authoritative guide; Experienced editor.