Meaning in law [electronic resource] : a theory of speech / Charles W. Collier. Collier, Charles W., 1950- Freedom of expression. Semantics (Law) Law Philosophy. K3253 .C65 2009 342.085 22 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record. Collier develops a general legal theory of speech on the basis of linguistic theory and the philosophy of language. He retraces the main conceptual stages in the expression of meaning, from natural notions of meaningfulness, through symbolism, to signification. New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2009. c2009. 2009 Text 1 online resource (204 p.) http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195388978.001.0001 eng