What had the appearance of a technical, procedural argument in fact approached the heart of the matter.

But this procedural argument seems inadequate under these weighty circumstances.

"If it is a health problem, there are no legal or procedural arguments that can be made."

But even if they do, the lawyers seem certain to resume attempts to tie up the court in procedural arguments about its legitimacy.

This is also what makes Topicality a "voter" issue, as abuse (and other procedural arguments) are pre-fiat.

The testimony was offered after weeks of delays, procedural arguments and videotaped statements last week by a former secret police officer.

He is next scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 9, when Judge Korman will hear procedural arguments.

The procedural argument, however, may have been largely for show.

So we have strong legal, factual and procedural arguments.

The hours of procedural argument had been an indication of "snares, dangers and absurdities."