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Black’s Law Dictionary 10th Ed

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Apple ID985199462
Bundle IDcom.thomsonreuters.legal.Blacks10th
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Min iOS10.0
Min macOS11.0
Device familiesiphone, ipad, ipod
Released2015-04-30
Copyright© Thomson Reuters
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For more than a century, Black’s Law Dictionary® has been the gold standard for the language of law. Today, it’s the most widely cited law book in the world. By Editor in Chief Bryan A. Garner, the 10th Edition is the most comprehensive law dictionary ever published. It contains more than 50,000 terms, including more than 16,000 new definitions. Features • More than 50,000 terms, including 7,500 more terms than the 9th Edition • More than twice as many sources quoted and cited than the 9th Edition • Earliest usage dates in English-language contexts provided for nearly all terms – the only legal dictionary with this feature • More than 1,000 definitions of law-related abbreviations and acronyms • Trusted authority – every term has been reviewed for accuracy by nearly 300 attorneys from across the country • Pronunciation guidance, including audio pronunciations for over 7,000 terms • Thoroughly reviewed and edited Latin maxims, with 900 new maxims added New in the 10th Edition • “Did You Mean” search functionality o spell checker functionality provides alternative suggestions for misspelled search terms • Define in Black’s o define words within definition text by selecting a word and tapping Define in Black’s • Enhanced linking o link to subentries and cross-references from a search result, within a definition, and between definitions o link to Westlaw® content via the WestlawNext® iPad® app • Word of the Day o audio pronunciation available on all Word of the Day entries o link to full definition from Word of the Day tab o history slider on Word of the Day tab provides quick navigation to previous Word of the Day entries • History o track viewed definitions and sort by date or alphabetical order • Intuitive structure, formatted for easy reading and navigation

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- General content updates and bug fixes - Westlaw App linking fixes for iOS 9 and iPhone
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Reviews 18 reviews · US

★★★★★
Works great
Despite the older negative reviews, I took a chance on this app, hoping it would save me from having to carry the actual dictionary to and from class. APP IS GREAT! I highly recommend it to any and all law students and attorneys. I only regret not giving it a chance sooner.
gpp88$2022-11-03
★★★★
Define “Woman”
I actually had a good laugh over this. You have a legal definition for “Man” but you don’t have one for “Woman.” So basically for all the information you have your basically saying the professional by the book lawyer does not know what a woman is. Yet you have womens bureau and womens suffrage etc. So many things for this one type of person you can’t define. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW STUPID THAT LOOKS? Sorry but for all your helpful information, you’re getting one star for that loophole. If you have any pride at all, get that fixed.
★★★★
From Law School to Lawyer
I found the Black’s Law Dictionary application as a 1L student. The app was an incredibly useful reference for new words, Latin phrases, abbreviations, and important documents. As a practicing attorney, I use it as a reference when writing briefs, when providing additional specificity to certain terms for clients, or to simply understand when other lawyers are trying to be sneaky when using outdated language.(i.e., what is a cognovit judgment?). As some other reviewers have pointed out, there is room for minor improvements to the app interface and functionality, but overall, it works and it
NJGolds2022-01-22
★★★★★
Excellent but where is the latest version
I’ve taught law at the college level for several years This is an excellent tool to look reliable definitions of legal term at a more that 50% discount over the hard cover version. I’ve warned students not to look up legal definitions on the internet because who knows what you get. Blacks is the industry standard. There is really no substitute. I’d be happy to pay $60 for an updated version rather twice as much for an updated version of the hard cover
lots of apps2021-09-03
★★★★★
Try the free “Legal” dictionary app first
This dictionary is overpriced. I suggest trying the free “Legal” dictionary first and if it does not meet your needs then download Black’s. I’ve been comparing definitions between the two and I am finding that the free dictionary provides similar and often more helpful definitions. Unlike the free app, Black’s is not always great at providing examples.
★★★★★
Very reliable
I love the app but please optimise it for iPad Pro on your next update. Thank you! :)
2462952019-09-20
★★★★
Had to pay again!
I bought the 9th edition of the Black’s and had to repurchase the app entirely when the developer pulled the 9th edition from the App Store. I contacted Apple and they were of no help stating that Apple had no control over the developer pulling the content from the store. I did not follow up with Thompson as I had spent enough time on the issue with Apple. It’s a frustrating issue because had I bought the 9th edition book in print, I still would have access to the content.
Sally4Short2019-06-21
★★★★★
Not Optimized for iPhone X
The content is great and I feel the app is well designed. But much of the screen on the top and bottom is just black and therefore is not used for content. Were this fixed, the reading experience would be far superior.
dNelson_2019-03-26
★★★★
Huge missed opportunity
This app is a massive missed opportunity. A mobile version of Black's could be indispensable for lawyers and students and easily justify the asking price. This app has not been updated to meet basic expectations (like iPhone X support), and more importantly it lacks vital functionality like generating BB citations or even just giving citable page numbers. As a student, $60 is a significant amount to spend on an app. I wouldn't regret it if the app met such modest expectations, but it does not.
sangyeij2018-05-16
★★★★
Money grab
I had the 9th edition app, which has been just as expensive, but they just disabled it. Instead of offering an upgrade at a reasonable price, they just put this one out. At full price even for those of us who had the previous version.
azoem2018-05-03
★★★★
UPDATE THE APP
You charge over $50 for this app. It is nothing more than a digital version of the dictionary. You get this price because law students pay exorbitant prices for every other book that they buy anyways. Update it for the iPhone X, so that I can ACTUALLY SEE what I paid for.
mike19002018-02-18
★★★★
Needs to have page numbers
I’m physically disabled, and unable to use the print version. Citations require you to include page numbers. I’ll revise my review if page numbers are re-added.
Husher18232018-01-12
★★★★★
Bring back page numbers
I agree with all the others that page numbers need to be included for each definition like in the 9th edition. It is impossible to cite without the page number. I will revise my rating once this has been done.
★★★★★
App needs updating!
Great app because it keeps me from lugging around a huge dictionary however the app does not support the split screen functionality of iOS 11 which is a huge let down and inter-fears with some of my study habits 😒 Please fix this issue as soon as possible. I would love to give this app a 5 star rating.
L1 Law Student2017-09-29
★★★★★
Good Try, But...
So what you have here is simple enough- a digital version of the already indispensable Black's Law Dictionary. Functions with ease- searches are a snap, and often feature links to related or alternative terms. The pronunciation guide is exceptionally useful. All said and done, you've got a near five star app that's missing a few features- unfortunately most of them are rather severe oversights for a professional, especially considering this app comes with a $55 price tag. • The app possesses absolutely no ability to adjust brightness in app. In darker settings, this app is blindingly white.
token opinion2016-10-13
★★★★
Great Resource but Needs Improvement
As a 1L, this app is a necessary tool. I like the convenience of not having to carry around yet another heavy book. I tried to get by with my Black's pocket dictionary but it just wasn't cutting it. When on my computer, it is easy enough to use Black's Law Dictionary via Westlaw. The app comes in handy when I am reading casebooks and not sitting in front of my Mac. I have to agree with another reviewer who mentioned that it would be great to have the page numbers included so that we can easily cite to it. That would definitely add to the value of this app as it is already the most money I have
TayKens2016-09-07
★★★★★
Wonderful!
Easy to use, a great upgrade over the 9th edition app.
C-Vot2015-09-02
★★★★
Where's the page #?
I really need to cite the page numbers. I actually use the app in practice. The 9th edition app had page numbers, where are they here?
jlperry422015-06-25

Change log 10 changes · US

releaseNotes updated
- iOS 13 Compatibility - General content updates and bug fixes
description updated
For more than a century, Black’s Law Dictionary® has been the gold standard for the language of law. Today, it’s the most widely cited law book in the world. By
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Black’s Law Dictionary 10th Ed
Version 1.7.0 released
- iOS 13 Compatibility - General content updates and bug fixes
Version 1.6.0 released
Privacy Statement Update
Version 1.5.0 released
• Updated User Agreement
Version 1.4.0 released
- Updated Privacy Policy
Version 1.2 released
- iOS 10 Compatibility - General enhancements and bug fixes
Version 1.1 released
- General content updates and bug fixes - Westlaw App linking fixes for iOS 9 and iPhone
Version 1.0 released
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