Topic
Topic in the One-L Dictionary
In regard to the West digest system, the word topic refers to the subject category in which an issue is placed. The West digest system is composed of over 400 topics arranged alphabetically from Abandonment to Zoning. Each topic is divided into numbered sections (called key number sections) corresponding to specific points of law for that topic.
Note: This Topic definition in the One-L Dictionary for new law students is from Harvard Law School (HLS).
Topic in other One-L Dictionary
Topic, as used in the West digest system, refers to the subject category in which an issue is placed. The West digest system is made up of over 400 topics ranging from abandonment to Zoning.
Topic from the Washington and Lee University School of Law Dictionary.
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| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Topic in the Dictionary | Topic in our legal dictionaries |
| Related topics | Browse topics from the World Wiki Encyclopedia of Law |
| Browse the Legal Thesaurus | Find synonyms and related words of Topic |
| Legal Maxims | Maxims are established principles that jurists use as interpretive tools, invoked more frequently in international law |
| Legal Answers (Q&A) | A community-driven knowledge creation process, of enduring value to a broad audience |
| Related topics | Topic in the World Encyclopedia of Law |
What is Topic?
Vocabularies (Semantic Web Information)
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Subject Headings List | Alphabetical list with cross-references |
| Taxonomy | Hierarchical collection of controlled vocabulary terms |
| Thesaurus | A structured controlled vocabulary |
| Topic Map | A group of names, occurrences and associations |
| Topic Tree | A topic display format, showing the hierarchy |
| Sitemap Index | Sitemap Index, including Taxonomies |
| https://legaldictionary.lawin.org/topic | The URI of Topic (more about URIs) |
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