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adversarial proceeding (s) (noun), adversarial proceedings (pl)
Opponent-driven court litigation: In a adversarial proceeding, one side opposes the other.

Prosecution seeks to convict or find defendants guilty, while defense counsel seeks to defend their clients and seek their acquittal.

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appeal, appeal proceeding (s) (noun); appeals; appeal proceedings (pl)
1. Any request by the defense or prosecution directed to a higher court to contest a decision or judgment by a lower court: An appeal is the legal document by which a plea is made.
2. The court case in which the request is discussed: An appeal proceeding is an official process in which a party asks a higher court to review and possibly overturn a lower court's decision-maker's verdict.
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