legal proceedings

idiom

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

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JPMorgan has begun legal proceedings against customers who allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of dollars during a technical malfunction in the bank’s ATM systems. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024 As legal proceedings unfold, fostering an environment where innovation and consumer protection coexist will be crucial in building a resilient and dynamic financial system. Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 The legal proceedings are set to be closely monitored, as Superior Court Judge Mark S. Arnold has permitted video cameras in the courtroom to broadcast the trial. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Oct. 2024 After months of paralysis, the dispute eventually headed to court, where the glacial pace of legal proceedings seemed likely to tie the film up until after the election. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024 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 8 Nov. 2024.

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