Caseloads
/ˈkeɪsˌloʊdz/
Definitions
- (n.) The number of cases assigned to or handled by a legal professional or court within a specific time period.
The judge's heavy caseloads have led to delays in hearing new trials.
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- caseload
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Commentary
Typically used in judicial or legal practice contexts to indicate volume of cases, affecting efficiency and resource allocation.
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