legal proceedings

idiom

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

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While the two are separated, no legal proceedings are underway. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025 Here’s the latest on where the legal proceedings stand. Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 While there are currently no formal standards, industry practices are evolving toward greater transparency, and current legal proceedings may establish precedent for disclosure requirements. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025 The legal proceedings were subsequently dismissed. Chad De Guzman, Time, 25 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2025.

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