Definition in theory and practice language, lexicography and the law - Harris, Roy (Continuum, 2007)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-234) and index
Definition and theory -- Definition and the dictionary -- Definition and the law -- Conclusion
The problem of definition has a long history and has engaged the minds of some of the most eminent thinkers in the Western tradition, from Plato and Aristotle onwards. But it is also an everyday problem constantly confronting all who have to draft or interpret the countless texts on which modern society depends. Definition in Theory and Practice focuses on two areas where difficulties arise in a particularly acute form: lexicography and the law. Examining a wide range of approaches and definitional techniques, backed up by detailed analyses of dictionary entries and court cases, the authors pr