1. relating to or involving a procedure or set of established methods
2. relating to the rules and methods used in legal proceedings rather than the substance of the case
Usage: legal

Examples

• The committee followed strict procedural guidelines during the meeting.
• She raised a procedural objection to the way the vote was conducted.
• The case was dismissed on procedural grounds, not because of the evidence.
• Procedural changes were made to improve efficiency in the department.
• The lawyer filed a procedural motion to delay the trial.
• Students must follow procedural steps when conducting the experiment.
• The procedural manual outlines all safety protocols.