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procedural
[pruh-see-jer-uhl]
adjective
of or relating to a procedure or procedures, especially of a court of law, legislative body, or law enforcement agency.
noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- procedurally adverb
- nonprocedural adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of procedural1
Example Sentences
He is expected to argue that Lord Bracadale's actions were procedurally appropriate because of the importance of maintaining the family's confidence.
It was very difficult to keep a straight face because we just played it as seriously as we could, and we’re like, “Should we make a procedural crime show? I think we might have to.”
He answered "yes" to some procedural questions from the judge, but otherwise did not speak.
Why is it important to keep that balance in this procedural show?
The lawyers said that all expropriations had "extensive procedural fairness requirements", including the owner's right to go to court if they were not happy.
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When To Use
Procedural is used to describe things that involve a specific procedure—a particular way of doing something, especially one that is usually repeated in the same way each time.The word procedural is especially used in the context of formal, official procedures, such as those used in government and law. A procedural vote is typically one that is simply part of the process to move forward to a full and final vote on a matter. A procedural agreement is a kind of contract that governs how a collective bargaining process will be carried out.Procedural can also be used as a noun to refer to a procedural drama—work of fiction, especially a TV show, that realistically portrays a kind of professional work. A common type of procedural is a police procedural. The popular show Law & Order is a procedural.Example: This meeting is solely to deal with procedural matters—the debate on the actual issues will come later.
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