Indicating a basis in solid legal research and an understanding of the practical aspects of court procedures, this dictionary offers clear, accurate, and authoritative entries that go beyond definitions to include commentary, comparison, explanation, and other illuminating content. Lexical and legal sources from multiple English- and Spanish-speaking countries are combined to provide a comprehensive and varied dialectic source, allowing for translation with subtle shades of meaning. Bilingual speakers of any level can access and understand the entries, making this book an ideal desk reference for students as well as translators, interpreters, and other bilingual professionals.