legal proceedings

idiom

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

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All suspects will undergo legal proceedings in Indonesia, including trial and sentencing. Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025 Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to access sensitive information kept by the Social Security Administration while legal proceedings move forward. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 6 June 2025 Numerous names have already been revealed through legal proceedings and media investigations, but portions of the records remain sealed, fueling widespread speculation. Jesus Mesa hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025 These grant cuts have prompted layoffs and reductions in state- and local-level services around the country, as well as legal proceedings against the Department of Justice. Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 June 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 12 Jun. 2025.

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