What does casebook mean?
Casebook means (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..
Casebook
/ˈkeɪsˌbʊk/ · noun
Meaning
(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..
Definitions by Sense
- (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.
- A collection of stories or accounts that can individually be described as cases.
- (figuratively, uncommon) Having the typical characteristics of some class of phenomenon; a textbook example.
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.
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Word Forms
- casebooks
- case-book
- case book
- more casebook
- most casebook
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for casebook?
Common synonyms include standard, textbook.
What is the opposite of casebook?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use casebook in a sentence?
Her shrink had told her that her own father, as she'd describe him, was practically a casebook example of an anal retentive.
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