legal proceedings

idiom

: actions taken to settle an argument in a court of law

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Provide expert testimony and detailed reports for legal proceedings. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, which helped represent Apache Stronghold in the legal proceedings, also vowed to continue to work to ensure Oak Flat remains preserved for worshippers. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2025 Furthermore, a significant decision was made in the legal proceedings to temporarily halt the discovery process in the case. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025 Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed President Trump to remove two members of federal independent labor boards while legal proceedings over their firings move forward. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for legal proceedings

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“Legal proceedings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legal%20proceedings. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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