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Law Guide: Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Find targeted resources for legal research
Dictionaries & encyclopedias seem like a simple starting point, but they are very useful for getting to know a new legal topic. Often, these resources will point you to primary sources of law ie. Case law and legislation as well as give useful background information on your chosen area of law.

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