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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Gen. Rob Bonta said such arrests have long been barred because they are unconstitutional and deeply disruptive to the rule of law and the rights of victims, witnesses, defendants and other parties to court proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
They also want better social and educational programs, as well as a reduction in the inmate population from over 6,500 to 4,000 -- driven by quicker court proceedings and transferring people to other units.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
When Harris suggested that even inaction by Congress could have a preemptive effect on state court proceedings, Gorsuch reacted with mild disbelief.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026
Bond insurer Assured Guaranty, together with some existing stakeholders, has agreed to provide $258 million in bankruptcy financing to fund the continuing train services and the court proceedings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Reporters wrote about the court proceedings and dug up background about Guiteau, the lawyers, and the witnesses who testified.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
