Le procès
Example: Le procès a duré plusieurs semaines avant le verdict final.
Definition
"Le procès" refers to the legal process or trial during which evidence is presented and arguments are made in a court of law to determine the guilt or innocence of a party. It typically involves judges, lawyers, witnesses, and a final verdict after examination of the case.
Etymology
The term "le procès" comes from the Latin word "processus," meaning 'progress' or 'procedure.' It evolved in Old French to represent the formal procedure of legal proceedings. Did you know that the word also relates to the idea of moving forward or advancing, reflecting the step-by-step nature of a trial?
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"Le procès" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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