casebook

[ keys-book ]

noun

1. a book in which detailed records of a case are kept and from which illustrative material can be taken in the presentation of a thesis, lecture, or the like.

casebook

/ ˈkeɪsˌbʊk /

noun

1. a book in which records of legal or medical cases are kept

Word History and Origins

Origin of casebook¹

First recorded in 1755–65; case ¹ + book

Example Sentences

But excuse me one moment; to satisfy you I will look up his case in my casebook.

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