legal proceedings

idiom

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

Examples of legal proceedings in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
South Korea’s military has yet to comment on the investigation or the indictment, citing the ongoing legal proceedings. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025 However, Shein remains under close surveillance in France, and numerous legal proceedings remain ongoing. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025 Maya was also very involved in the family's legal proceedings after her mother's suicide. Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025 The legal proceedings have now been settled, though details of the agreement are yet to be disclosed. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for legal proceedings

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Legal proceedings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legal%20proceedings. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!