Particles
/ˈpɑːrtɪkəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Specific formal steps or procedural actions in legal pleadings or court processes.
The attorney followed the required particles to ensure the complaint was properly filed.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'particles' often refers to formal procedural components or particulars within pleadings, distinct from the broader scientific or grammatical meanings.
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