ORAN'S DICTIONARY OF THE LAW -third edition is an affordable legal dictionary. It's not as comprehensive as Black's or Ballentine's Law Dictionaries. It does have some good features- The Basic 50 is fifty words that are used frequently in definitions. Some of the most basic words in law. Directions for help in finding information on unlisted words. Appendix B, Lawyer Talk. This section contrasts legal jargon and plain English. The Appendix on Legal Research was brief and basic, but also helpful. This law dictionary has value as a resource tool. The definitions are easily grasped and the book would be beneficial for the average citizen or student.