Online Legal Research
/ˈɒn.laɪn ˈliːɡəl rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/
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- (n.) The process of utilizing internet-based databases and digital tools to locate statutes, case law, regulations, and secondary legal sources for legal analysis and decision-making.
The attorney conducted comprehensive online legal research to support her case strategy.
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Online legal research has transformed legal practice by enabling faster access to an expansive range of updated legal materials; practitioners should ensure the reliability of digital sources.
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