Process
/ˈproʊ.ses/
Definitions
- (n.) A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular legal result.
Due process ensures fair treatment through the judicial system.
- (v.) To carry out or apply a set of legal steps to a case or document.
The court will process the filing by next week.
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- processes
- processing
- processed
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'process' as a noun often refers specifically to 'legal process,' emphasizing formal procedural steps.
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