bring proceedings

Frequency: 6.37.8 per million words

To formally start a legal case against someone.

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Examples (10)

  • She is bringing divorce proceedings against her husband.
  • The council decided to bring legal proceedings against the developers.
  • He threatened to bring libel proceedings if the article was not retracted.
  • The authorities may bring criminal proceedings against those responsible.
  • They have brought proceedings to recover the unpaid debt.
  • Bringing proceedings in the High Court is a serious step.
  • The bank will bring bankruptcy proceedings against the debtor.
  • It is rarely wise to bring proceedings without legal advice.
  • We are preparing to bring proceedings for breach of contract.
  • The victim's family intends to bring civil proceedings.