"book of business" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: books of business [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|books of business}} book of business (plural books of business)
  1. (US, law) A lawyer's collection of clients. Wikipedia link: book of business (law) Tags: US Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-book_of_business-en-noun-wZwT2N70 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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