Search Words & Phrases

Select
Words & Phrases
in the
Forms, Precedents, and
Finding Tools section to search an index of judicial interpretations spanning 100 years of Canadian court and tribunal decisions.
tip
To search for judicially-defined terms instead of a custom word or phrase, by select
Defined Terms
in the
Forms, Precedents, and
Finding Tools section on the homepage.
  1. Enter your search terms in the Word or Phrase field then enter any additional terms in the other fields.
    It may be helpful to start with a broad search and then use the filters and search on the results page to refine your results.
  2. Select a document to open.
    1. You can select related terms to continue your research.

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