Processes
/ˈprɑːsɛsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal proceedings or actions taken to enforce a right or obtain a remedy in a court of law.
The court initiated processes to resolve the dispute between the parties.
- (n.) A series of actions or steps conducted according to legal or official rules to achieve a result.
The due processes required for eviction must be strictly followed.
Forms
- process
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Commentary
As a plural noun, 'processes' typically refers to multiple instances of legal proceedings or procedural steps. The singular 'process' holds the core definitional content.
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