Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

service of process

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.06 in modern English

Syllables
ser-vice of pro-cess
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The effective notification of a lawsuit such that a court may proceed with the case.

Countable; Uncountable

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Synonyms

service of summons service serving

Questions

What does service of process mean?
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.

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