procès-verbal

[ proh-sey-ver-bahl; French praw-se-ver-bal ]

noun

, plural pro·cès-ver·baux [proh-, sey, -ver-, boh, p, r, aw-se-ve, r, -, boh].

1. a report of proceedings, as of an assembly.
2. French Law. an authenticated written account of facts in connection with a criminal or other charge.

procès-verbal

/ prɔsɛvɛrbal /

noun

1. a written record of an official proceeding; minutes

Word History and Origins

Origin of procès-verbal¹

From French, dating back to 1625–35; process, verbal

Word History and Origins

Origin of procès-verbal¹

C17: from French: see process ¹, verbal