procedural

• Relativo a regras, métodos ou formalidades de um processo, especialmente em contextos jurídicos, administrativos ou oficiais; que diz respeito ao modo de fazer algo, e não ao seu conteúdo.

Relating to the rules or methods of a process, especially in a legal or official context.

1. Relating to procedureB2formal

   Concerning the established or official way of doing something.

   Procedimental

   • The company has strict procedural guidelines for handling complaints.
   • We need to follow the correct procedural steps to apply for a permit.
   • Procedural errors can delay the entire project.

   Sinônimosbureaucraticformalmethodicalsystematictechnical

2. Relating to court procedureC1formallegal

   Pertaining to the rules and methods of court practice, as opposed to substantive law.

   Processual

   • The lawyer argued a procedural point about the admissibility of evidence.
   • Procedural law dictates how a case is conducted in court.
   • The appeal was dismissed due to a procedural flaw in the filing.

   Sinônimosadjective