legal proceedings

idiom

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

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Concerns have been raised about the implications of AI in legal proceedings, emphasizing the importance of human judgment in the justice system. Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 But the legal proceedings are further complicated by Trump’s argument that his status as president-elect renders the charges invalid. Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024 Galaxy Gas, once a lucrative part of the Amor’s business, is now owned by the Chinese company that is also Galaxy Gas’ manufacturer, according to a source with knowledge of the company’s recent legal proceedings. Ben Dandridge-Lemco, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024 Exemptions and Legal Context Certain entities remain exempt from reporting due to ongoing legal proceedings. Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 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 19 Jan. 2025.

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