In English, is the word 'process' used in relation to courts or legal matters?
For instance, does it make sense to say:
"The lawyer said that there are many processes in court similar to this."
Note: By 'processes', I mean cases (including all the paper, evidence or anything relevant to it).
Christine Christie In English, is the word 'process' used in relation to courts or legal matters? Yes. There is a thing called due process of law, commonly referred to as due process, enshrined in the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution.
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Christine ChristieIn English, is the word 'process' used in relation to courts or legal matters?
Yes. There is a thing called due process of law, commonly referred to as due process, enshrined in the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution. Countless words have been written about it.
Christine Christiedoes it make sense to say:"The
The word "process" is not used like this in legal contexts. The given sentence should be:
"The lawyer said that there are many cases similar to this." (Cases typically end up in a court or law so it's not necessary to say "in court.")