n. the work required to deal with cases in any profession where a "case" has a specific definition (eg. legal, social work, planning, etc.).
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n. close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family for diagnosis and treatment
Word Usage
"But the boom in casework also attracted increased scrutiny from local consumer advocates and attorneys that uncovered examples of improper notarizations."