Casebook
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkeɪsˌbʊk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Casebook is a noun meaning A collection of stories or accounts that can individually be described as cases.
Meaning
A collection of stories or accounts that can individually be described as cases.
More Meanings
- (figuratively, uncommon) Having the typical characteristics of some class of phenomenon; a textbook example.
- (US, law) A kind of book, used in law schools, containing the text of court opinions in legal cases accompanied by analysis and related materials.
Example Sentences
Her shrink had told her that her own father, as she'd describe him, was practically a casebook example of an anal retentive.
Word Forms
- casebooks
- case-book
- case book
Synonyms for casebook
Depending on context, synonyms include standard, textbook.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include textbook, standard, sourcebook, compilation, compendium, book.
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