Procedural Tactic
/ˌproʊsiˈdʊrəl ˈtæktɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) A deliberate action or method employed during legal proceedings to gain a procedural advantage or to influence the progress of a case.
The attorney used a procedural tactic to delay the trial until more evidence could be gathered.
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- procedural tactic
- procedural tactics
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Commentary
Procedural tactics often hinge on timing and rules of court, making their distinction from substantive law critical in legal drafting and arguments.
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