service of process en · NOUN
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The delivery of information to a person or entity providing notice that they are being sued with sufficient detail for them to respond to the suit.
The process server could not effect service of process because the defendant was nowhere to be found.
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(countable, uncountable) The effective notification of a lawsuit such that a court may proceed with the case.
The court found plaintiff's service of process effective, although the defendant refused to receive the complaint.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| services of process | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (7)
fi haaste (delivery of information providing notice) · cmn 传票 (effective notification of a lawsuit) · fi haaste (effective notification of a lawsuit) · cmn 送达 (effective notification of a lawsuit) · es diligencia de emplazamiento (delivery of information providing notice) · cmn 送达 (delivery of information providing notice) · es diligencia de emplazamiento (effective notification of a lawsuit)