Note: The thesaurus feature is turned on by default and applies even when quotation marks are used.

To turn off the thesaurus:

  • Enter your search term and click the Advanced Search link.

  • Deselect the Apply Thesaurus checkbox.  The thesaurus is no longer applied to future searches.

  • Select pre-search filters, if desired, and run your search.

 

To turn on the thesaurus:

  • Click the Advanced Search link and select the Apply Thesaurus checkbox.

  • The thesaurus is now applied to all future searches.

Note: Only some State abbreviations are included in the Thesaurus, (e.g., use Oregon, not OR; use Maine, not ME; use Louisiana, not LA; etc.).

TIPS:

  • Use full state name when your search expression includes a state.
  • When viewing search results, verify the Thesaurus terms were actually included in your search.
  • Use Filters to limit your search to a specific State Jurisdiction.