Procedure
/prəˈsiːdʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) A prescribed or established way of conducting legal action or formal steps in a suit or legal matter.
The court followed the proper procedure before issuing the ruling.
- (n.) The series of actions or operations that are officially authorized or customary in legal contexts.
Filing a motion initiates the procedural steps in litigation.
Forms
- procedures
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguishing between 'procedure' (the method) and 'process' (often the substantive claim) is important for clarity.
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