Collection Proceedings

/kəˈnɒnɪkəl prəˈsiːdɪŋz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Legal actions undertaken to recover a debt owed by a debtor, typically through judicial process.
    The creditor initiated collection proceedings after repeated payment defaults.

Forms

  • collection proceedings
  • collection proceeding

Commentary

Collection proceedings specifically involve court-sanctioned methods to enforce debt repayment and should be distinguished from informal collection efforts.

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