The Party of the First Part: The Curious World of Legalese
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Published
Henry Holt and Co., 2008.
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eBook
Language
English
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9781466822573
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Adam Freedman., & Adam Freedman|AUTHOR. (2008). The Party of the First Part: The Curious World of Legalese . Henry Holt and Co..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Adam Freedman and Adam Freedman|AUTHOR. 2008. The Party of the First Part: The Curious World of Legalese. Henry Holt and Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Adam Freedman and Adam Freedman|AUTHOR. The Party of the First Part: The Curious World of Legalese Henry Holt and Co, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Adam Freedman, and Adam Freedman|AUTHOR. The Party of the First Part: The Curious World of Legalese Henry Holt and Co., 2008.
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Full title | party of the first part the curious world of legalese |
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