Monograph

/ˈmɑnəˌɡræf/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A detailed written study on a single specialized legal subject, typically authored by one expert.
    The law professor published a monograph on constitutional amendments.

Forms

  • monograph
  • monographs

Commentary

In legal scholarship, a monograph is more focused and narrowly scoped than a treatise, often serving as a foundational reference in a specific topic area.

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