procès-verbal
Americannoun
plural
procès-verbaux-
a report of proceedings, as of an assembly.
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French Law. an authenticated written account of facts in connection with a criminal or other charge.
noun
Etymology
Origin of procès-verbal
From French, dating back to 1625–35; see origin at process, verbal
Example Sentences
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It was the fourth and final hearing, and we had come back into the small hut for the signing of the procès-verbal.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
The procès-verbal of the Procureur du Roi, M. de Vanini, is also extant, and published in the Physique occulte of the Abbé de Vallemont.
From Curious Myths of the Middle Ages by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)
April 28, 1866.—I have just read the procès-verbal of the Conference of Pastors held on the 15th and 16th of April at Paris.
From Amiel's Journal by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
There is a procès-verbal at which he is wanted.
From The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol by Ball, Alec
"Your name?" said the judge, as he studied the procès-verbal prepared by the procureur.
From Leaves from a Field Note-Book by Morgan, John Hartman
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