Academic Research
/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/
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- (n.) Systematic investigation conducted to establish facts or principles within academic or legal fields, often supporting legal scholarship or policy development.
The lawyer relied on academic research to support her argument on statutory interpretation.
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Academic research in legal contexts often informs or critiques law but is distinct from case law or statutory enactment; clarity in citation is essential.
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