legal proceedings

idiom

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

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Mercedes-Benz issued a statement saying the deal announced Monday will resolve all remaining legal proceedings tied to diesel emissions in the United States, but the company still considers the accusations unfounded and denies any liability. CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025 The news follows months of legal proceedings that began after Scott filed for divorce from Kelley on June 9. Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 Rebel Wilson is speaking out about the multi-pronged legal proceedings that have marred her directorial debut, the comedy musical The Deb, by controversy. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 Nov. 2025 The government had earlier dismissed her criticisms of the legal proceedings, saying the tribunal had been transparent, allowed observers and published regular documentation. Ruma Paul, USA Today, 17 Nov. 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 29 Dec. 2025.

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