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Civil Procedure
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civil procedure n
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: the steps taken and methods used in bringing and conducting a civil action
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: a course of study in the rules of procedure in civil actions
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.