Legal Dictionary by Farlex

Free, instant access to 14,500+ legal terms, including extensive info on US law.

Legal Dictionary by Farlex

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Version: 5.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-09-28)
Creation date: 2015-05-20
Permissions
Other:
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • Google Play license check

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App summary

Legal Dictionary by Farlex gives you free, instant access to more than 14,500 definitions of legal terms, plus detailed entries on important legal cases, precedents, events, and individuals significant to the history of law.

* This is NOT a preview or a trial version, and there is no "locked" content. Open the app and immediately access all content, no subscriptions required!

Content

* Search 14,500+ legal definitions from multiple law dictionary sources, all from industry-leading publishers trusted by scholars, jurists, and attorneys. Plus offline content.

* Clear, in-depth definitions of legal terms, plus detailed entries on important legal cases, events, movements, and individuals significant to the history of law.

* 13,500+ audio pronunciations for both American and British speakers in online mode.

* Know your rights! Practical law guide includes extensive information on US law and the Constitution.

* User-friendly, comprehensive, and authoritative: The perfect free legal app for lawyers, legal professionals, law school students, and anyone looking to decipher legal jargon and better understand legal advice.

Features

* Add unlimited bookmarks.

* View your recent searches.

* See search suggestions as you type.

* Perform advanced searches, including "Starts with," "Ends with," "Contains," and "Wildcard."

* Share definitions via social networks, email, and text (with supported devices).

How do we do it?

Farlex apps have been downloaded tens of millions times across multiple platforms, with top ratings after hundreds of thousands of reviews. We work with the best publishers to bring together trusted content in the most comprehensive, authoritative dictionary apps on the market. Our flagship app is The Free Dictionary (TFD), powered by TheFreeDictionary.com. Find our other apps by searching "Dictionary by Farlex" in Google Play.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Comprehensive legal terminology and definitions
  • User-friendly and convenient for both law students and laymen
  • Helpful for quick referencing and understanding legal terms
  • Includes Latin words and phrases, aiding comprehension
  • Good examples provided for some terms, enhancing clarity
Cons
  • Limited features; mainly just a search bar
  • Does not function offline and lacks the ability to bookmark definitions alphabetically
  • Interface is described as outdated
  • Needs more examples for better understanding
  • Content is primarily US-centric, lacking information from other countries
Most mentioned
  • Need for offline access
  • Desire for more examples
  • Helpful for law students and researchers
  • User-friendly and straightforward
  • Request for pronunciation of Latin terms
User reviews
This app is actually good for law student like i am, although it is different frm the legal system used in my country that is UK, but what i see is the legal system related to The United States which is not beneficial
by Jessica Oragui, 2024-11-08

Please make them available offline

Understanding Latin words and phrases helped me to better understand what I am reading. It offers tremendous benefits! Love it! I have also recommended its use to my students.
by Youlander Garner, 2023-11-10
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