adversary proceeding

adversary proceeding definition - legal

n

  1. A judicial hearing or other proceeding involving a real dispute between opposing parties. See also controversy and ex parte.
  2. A proceeding before the Bankruptcy Court to settle disputes regarding the distribution of the assets of a bankrupt.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
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