VERB: "to seek justice or right from (a person) by legal process" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to seek justice or right from (a person) by legal process" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857)
(verb)
1. institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

JUSTICE (noun)
1. the quality of being just or fair
2. the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870
PROCESS (noun)
1. a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
2. a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant’s attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
PROCESS (verb)
1. shape, form, or improve a material
2. deliver a warrant or summons to someone

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