Legal Research Databases

/ˈliːɡəl rɪˈsɜːrtʃ ˈdeɪtəbeɪsɪz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Digital platforms providing access to a wide range of legal materials, such as statutes, case law, regulations, and legal journals, used by attorneys and scholars for legal research.
    She utilized several legal research databases to find precedent cases for the litigation.

Forms

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Commentary

Legal research databases are essential tools in legal practice, enabling efficient and comprehensive retrieval of authoritative legal resources.

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.

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