Murdoch's dictionary of Irish law (4th ed)

Published by Topaz Publications, distributed by ButterworthsIt is a comprehensive volume, but no mere dictionary in the commonly understood sense of that word...The work ought to grace the shelves of every legal practioner, but is by no means confined in its scope to lawyers.

The Hon. Mr Justice Peter Kelly SC in The Irish Times, 15 January 1994 of the Second Edition.This was the first and remains the definitive dictionary of Irish law.

It defines the principal words concepts and phrases, their legal source, whether statutory or judicial, and gives a brief introduction to the law.

Now in its third edition and with its definitions having been cited in the Supreme Court, this book remains essential to the understanding and practice of the law.

This book is extensively cross-referenced (including to relevant websites) and also refers to articles and books on Irish law which can be consulted for further information.

All areas of law are treated thoroughly and this new edition includes references to all of the statutes enacted since the last edition (2000), the more important statutory instruments and the hundreds of important judicial decisions since then. Features of the fourth edition include:* Scope of dictionary widened and content deepened; some 1,000 additional words or concepts defined.* Law updated to April 2004 - Constitution, Acts, Statutory Instruments, Law Reports.* More in-depth coverage of judicial decisions, rules of court, European law, medical ethics, and codes of practice for lawyers.* Greatly expanded to 1300 pages plus.* Expanded bibliography on books, CDs and websites on Irish Law.