Procedural Rules
/ˌproʊˈsiːdʒərəl ruːlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Rules governing the process and methods by which courts and legal bodies operate and conduct legal proceedings.
The court must adhere strictly to procedural rules to ensure a fair trial.
- (n.) Guidelines established by an organization or tribunal to structure internal processes and decision-making.
The arbitration panel followed its procedural rules when hearing the dispute.
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- procedural rule
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Commentary
Procedural rules are distinguished from substantive law; they focus on the 'how' rather than the 'what' of legal processes.
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