proceeding
1. [ noun ] (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
Synonyms: proceedings judicial_proceeding legal_proceeding
Related terms: due_process lawsuit trial legal_action trial hearing appeal litigation receivership procedure naturalization foreclosure review adoption bankruptcy intervention law
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