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Definition of casebook

casebook

/ˈkeɪs.bʊk/
case · book
Plural:casebooks
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• noun

1

A book or official register in which a physician, lawyer, detective, or social worker records detailed accounts of professional cases.

Example

"The retired detective published memoirs drawn directly from his personal casebook."

2

A textbook used in higher education, especially in law or business school, containing selected judicial opinions, source documents, and real-world case studies for analysis.

Example

"First-year law students spend hours briefing judicial opinions from their constitutional law casebook."

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• adjective

1

Serving as a classic, typical, or instructive example of a particular condition or situation, as if taken directly from a professional record of cases.

Example

"The patient presented with a casebook example of seasonal affective disorder."

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• Rhymes for casebook

• Nearby Words

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cascades mountains
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Casebook. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/casebook
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