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Merriam-Webster Legal Dictionary vs Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries
Both stand on online dictionaries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Merriam-Webster Legal Dictionary offers a large searchable and browsable collection of legal definitions. The free web option is distinct from mobile access, which comes through an in-app purchase.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3
The free online dictionaries and learning resources cover a lot for learners, while OALD Premium and app access add paid options. Check the browser and mobile limitations if those lookup features matter to you.
Visit Oxford Learner’s DictionariesThe facts
| Merriam-Webster Legal Dictionary | Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | One-month access to OALD10 app: $3.99 a month |
| Plans published | None | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | merriam-webster.com | oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com |
| On online dictionaries | #27 of 39 | #15 of 39 |
Merriam-Webster Legal Dictionary: what it does well
- Searches more than 10,000 legal terms
- Alphabetical browsing includes A–Z and 0–9
- Free web dictionary
- App lists offline access and voice search
What to know first
- Mobile Legal dictionary access requires an in-app purchase
- Offline access is stated for the app, not the web dictionary
- Privacy policy says services use cookies and advertising tools
Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries: what it does well
- Full A–Z access to two dictionaries is free online
- Word lists align with the Common European Framework
- Grammar explanations and exercises are free in beta
- API sandbox trial includes 500 calls
What to know first
- iWriter and iSpeaker do not run in Internet Explorer
- Mobile devices lack double-click lookup of unknown entry words
- Grammar learning is offered in beta
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