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Word Entries containing the term: “proceedings
adversarial proceedings
Opponent-driven court litigation, where 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.
This entry is located in the following unit: Criminal Court Words or Judicial Terms + (page 1)
appeal, appeal proceedings
Any request by the defense or prosecution directed to a higher court to contest a decision or judgment by a lower court.
This entry is located in the following unit: Criminal Court Words or Judicial Terms + (page 3)