For referencing in Wikipedia, see Citing sources.

In general, a reference is something that refers to or designates something else, or acts as a connection or a link between two things. The objects it links may be concrete, such as books or locations, or abstract, such as data, thoughts, or memories. The object which is named by a reference, or to which the reference points, is the referent.

The term reference is used with different specialized meanings in a variety of fields, as follows:

More on [ Reference ]

NPR Topics: Legal Affairs

Madoff Likely Won't Be Serving Time In 'Club Fed'
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:06:00 -0400
A complex point system will partly determine which prison Bernard Madoff, who was sentenced to 150 years, will go to. Because of his long sentence, it is likely that Madoff will never see the minimum security work camps known as "Club Fed."
Supreme Court Closes Deeply Divided Term
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:11:00 -0400
As the words of the court's opinions settle into law books, a picture is emerging of a conservative court on a slow but steady march to the right. Yet the Supreme Court did not go as far this term as some liberals had feared.
Ten Connected To Madoff May Face Criminal Charges
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:24:00 -0400
Prosecutors continue to investigate those affiliated with the infamous swindler, but it might be tricky to prove employees knew what was happening. Prosecutors allege that Bernard Madoff specifically hired people without financial experience.

Subscribe to Law RSS feed