court proceeding
noun
any official step or measure instituted or carried out in front of a judge or jury.
court proceedings
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pluralof court proceeding.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The younger man emerges from this labyrinth of court proceedings and outraged amour-propre in the worst possible light.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Robinson's lawyers have repeatedly objected to cameras livestreaming court proceedings.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Mangione’s supporters have shown up to court proceedings and funded billboard trucks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Bush's apparent detachment was striking throughout all the court proceedings I witnessed.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
I represented George in his federal court proceedings.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
