Legal Research and Writing Guide: Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

The Bouvier Law Dictionary is based on quotations and entries from tens of thousands of new cases, books, and statutes, as well as Bouvier's final text and other classic materials. It also includes the text of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

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