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/ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/
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- (n.) A comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or on numerous aspects of a particular field.
The legal encyclopedia provides thorough explanations of various statutes and case laws.
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Legal encyclopedias offer authoritative summaries and are valuable for preliminary legal research.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.