Les mots du droit

This glossary proposes a series of French equivalents—in context—for common, all-purpose words from English legal vocabulary that are difficult to translate, including issue, policy, basis, case, forum and jurisdiction. The glossary is accompanied by a guide on the use of prepositions in legal texts.

Les mots du droit is the work of Louis Beaudoin and is published by Éditions Yvon Blais.

To begin your search, go to the alphabetical index above and click on the first letter of the word you are searching for.

Note: Les mots du droit is available in French only.

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