Legal Process
/ˈliːɡəl ˈprəʊsɛs/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal procedures and methods prescribed by law or court rules for enforcing rights or obtaining redress in courts or other tribunals.
The plaintiff initiated the legal process by filing a complaint.
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Commentary
The term broadly covers all procedural steps from commencement to resolution in legal actions; drafting should clarify the specific stage or type of process referenced.
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