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procedural
[pruh-see-jer-uhl]
adjective
of or relating to a procedure or procedures, especially of a court of law, legislative body, or law enforcement agency.
noun
Other Word Forms
- procedurally adverb
- nonprocedural adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of procedural1
Example Sentences
When at last an explanation comes in this atmospheric and scenic procedural, it is as much of a shock to the reader as it is to Jimmy.
The procedural breakdown reveals how fundamentally this case violates norms.
The Supreme Court rejected an attempt to restrict access to the abortion pill last year on procedural grounds.
A handful of other defendants have been convicted of procedural violations such as obstructing justice.
If sworn in, her vote would be the necessary 218th vote in a procedural attempt to put forward a petition to release the Epstein files.
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When To Use
Procedural is used to describe things that involve a specific procedure—a particular way of doing something, especially one that is usually repeated in the same way each time.The word procedural is especially used in the context of formal, official procedures, such as those used in government and law. A procedural vote is typically one that is simply part of the process to move forward to a full and final vote on a matter. A procedural agreement is a kind of contract that governs how a collective bargaining process will be carried out.Procedural can also be used as a noun to refer to a procedural drama—work of fiction, especially a TV show, that realistically portrays a kind of professional work. A common type of procedural is a police procedural. The popular show Law & Order is a procedural.Example: This meeting is solely to deal with procedural matters—the debate on the actual issues will come later.
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