Indexing
/ˈɪndɛksɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of creating an organized list or system to facilitate the retrieval of information, such as legal documents or case law.
The legal librarian completed the indexing of all recent court opinions.
- (v.) The act of assigning or arranging items in an index to aid in location or reference.
The clerk is indexing the new statutes by subject matter.
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- indexing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, indexing is key to organizing statutes, case reports, and documents for quick reference and retrieval.
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