procedurally
Americanadverb
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in a way that relates to, involves, or follows a procedure.
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by means of a predefined set of rules or algorithms, especially in computing or game design.
Example Sentences
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Salmond, a former SNP leader and first minister, challenged the way the investigation was conducted, and in 2019 government lawyers conceded the process had been unlawful and procedurally unfair.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“If the public doesn’t understand it and they don’t trust it, they’re not going to view it as procedurally just,” Fox said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
“The decision is unlawful, procedurally unfair and unsupported by evidence,” they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
They also make it exceedingly difficult for pro se petitioners filing on their own behalf to strategize the best approach and avoid being procedurally barred.
From Slate ● May 29, 2026
He couldn't find volunteer counsel for his postconviction appeals, so most of his legal claims were procedurally barred because he had missed the filing deadlines.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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