special proceeding

noun

A judicial proceeding other than an action, such as a writ of mandamus.

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Meanings

nounspecial proceeding (plural special proceedings)

plural special proceedings

  1. lawA judicial proceeding other than an action, such as a writ of mandamus.
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APA

special proceeding. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/special%20proceeding

MLA

“special proceeding.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/special%20proceeding. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “special proceeding,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/special%20proceeding.

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