procès-verbal

American  

[proh-sey-ver-bahl, praw-se-ver-bal] / proʊˈseɪ vɛrˈbɑl, prɔ sɛ vɛrˈbal /

noun

plural

procès-verbaux

1. a report of proceedings, as of an assembly.

2. French Law. an authenticated written account of facts in connection with a criminal or other charge.

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procès-verbal British  

/ prɔsɛvɛrbal /

noun

1. a written record of an official proceeding; minutes

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Etymology

Origin of procès-verbal

From French, dating back to 1625–35; see origin at process, verbal

Example Sentences

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

But it was too late; he had been challenged; the procès-verbal was begun; and he again squared his elbows over his writing, and the Arethusa was led forth a prisoner.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 1 (of 25) by Lang, Andrew

There is a procès-verbal at which he is wanted.

From The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol by Ball, Alec

I will add that after the reading of this procès-verbal, the cautious reserves of M. Schiaparelli seem exaggerated.

From Mysterious Psychic Forces An Account of the Author's Investigations in Psychical Research, Together with Those of Other European Savants by Flammarion, Camille

A procès-verbal was prepared concerning all that had taken place on Kirillovskaia Street.

From Bolshevism The Enemy of Political and Industrial Democracy by Spargo, John