pro·ce·dur·al
prə-ˈsē-jə-rəl 
-ˈsēj-rəl
: of or relating to procedure
especially
: of or relating to the procedure used by courts or other bodies administering substantive law
procedurally
adverb
: a realist crime novel, film, or television drama with a specific focus
a courtroom procedural
especially
: police procedural
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Dalia Faheid, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
The document has raised alarm among many environmental and consumer safety advocates, although legal experts say such changes would probably see many legal and procedural challenges.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
The show reflects the current global penchant for procedurals.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The presentation of evidence to a grand jury is the next procedural step in obtaining an indictment.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
The document has raised alarm among many environmental and consumer safety advocates, although legal experts say such changes would probably see many legal and procedural challenges.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Noun
The blue-sky procedural follows Detective Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) and Max who are assigned by the Metro Police to join forces to solve crimes.
—Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
The show reflects the current global penchant for procedurals.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Procedural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procedural. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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procedural
adjective
pro·ce·dur·al
prə-ˈsēj-(ə-)rəl
: relating to or comprising memory or knowledge concerned with how to manipulate symbols, concepts, and rules to accomplish a task or solve a problem compare declarative
Legal Definition
procedural
adjective
pro·ce·dur·al
prə-ˈsē-jə-rəl
: of or relating to procedure
sentence reversed as result of procedural error in sentencing—National Law Journal
compare substantive
National Law Journal
procedurally
adverb
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