legal proceeding
noun
any official step or measure instituted or carried out in front of a judge, jury, or tribunal.
legal proceedings
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pluralof legal proceeding.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As part of "My Family is Safe", Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek says legal proceedings have been started against more than 160 people and a number of organisations and companies across the country.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
With only a few days left before the start of the season, Kiffin and LSU at large are gaming out both Thursday’s pivotal legal proceedings and the broader implications.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The Ecuadorian government launched legal proceedings against Sinohydro in 2021 due to cracks appearing in the dam and other technical failures.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
He also dismissed Baldoni’s separate $250-million defamation suit against the New York Times, finding that the newspaper’s coverage was protected as a fair report of legal proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
They may also be held in detention for a minor offense, without bail, for months or more during investigation and legal proceedings.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
