This comprehensive dictionary and digest provides a detailed introduction to the Scottish legal system, including explanations of the most important legal principles, concepts, and precedents. Clear and concise explanations of common English law terms are also included to help readers navigate the legal landscape. With contributors including some of Scotland's foremost legal minds, this book is an indispensable resource for students, lawyers, and anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of Scottish law. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.