A Spanish judge rejected the suit on procedural grounds.
The Paris talks will mainly be about procedural matters.
procedural in American English
(proʊˈsidʒərəl; prəˈsidʒərəl)
adjective
1.
of or having to do with procedure or a procedure
noun US
2.
a mystery novel in which much emphasis is placed on the procedures used, esp. by police, in investigating a crime
Derived forms
procedurally (proˈcedurally)
adverb
Examples of 'procedural' in a sentence
procedural
Can a police procedural be too unpleasant to watch?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Another is a police procedural in the near future.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Many of the chapters in this volume specify educational programs that are intended to increase procedural knowledge.
Pressley, Michael & McCormick, Christine Advanced Educational Psychology For Educators, Researchers and Policymakers, (1995)
The appeal of this police procedural now extends way beyond its atmospheric setting.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are procedural issues that need addressing.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The report also seems to me a triumph of procedural issues at the expense of strong appointments.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It imposed certain procedural requirements in the context of a criminal trial.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Be sure to follow any other procedural requirements that are spelled out in the church bylaws.
Christianity Today (2000)
That regulation should be interpreted so as to ensure that the individual was afforded the procedural safeguard of making further representations.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There were two main issues, one procedural and one substantive.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
If you end up with a dispute resolution service, excessive procedural requirements are being put on landlords.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The collapse of the ballot on Monday because of a procedural issue acted as a catalyst for more talks and an agreement.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The effect is both gripping and convincing, capturing the violence and chaos of that night while avoiding all the usual clichés of the police procedural.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Life on Mars was a cross between police procedural and sci-fi.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
At first sight, you've got a police procedural.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
She says: 'This is a systemic isa procedural issue.
The Sun (2016)
He probably has no passport, and while local police would usually not grant one to such a person it is a procedural issue easily overcome.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Most people (certainly younger citizens) will turn to online legal services for basic guidance on procedural and substantive issues of law.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
A council spokesman said: 'We acted in accordance with procedural requirements.