Normal Procedure
/ˈnɔːrməl prəˈsiːdʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally established or customary method of conducting proceedings or administering justice that follows standard rules or protocols.
The case was handled according to normal procedure before the court.
- (n.) A default procedural path in litigation or administrative processes in the absence of special or expedited measures.
The dispute resolution followed the normal procedure without any fast-tracking requests.
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Commentary
Typically used to distinguish routine practice from special, emergency, or exceptional procedural variations; clarity in drafting should specify if deviations apply.
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