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Pro forma

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003926

Describing a document, action, or ruling done as a formality or to satisfy a minimum requirement, without implying substantive consideration. A pro forma financial statement, for example, presents hypothetical figures based on certain assumptions, such as a proposed merger. In court proceedings, a pro forma order is one entered to move the case along or to meet a procedural deadline, with the understanding that the underlying issues will be addressed more fully at a later stage.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003926
FieldLaw
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Pro forma",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "Describing a document, action, or ruling done as a formality or to satisfy a minimum requirement, without implying substantive consideration. A pro forma financial statement, for example, presents hypothetical figures based on certain assumptions, such as a proposed merger. In court proceedings, a pro forma order is one entered to move the case along or to meet a procedural deadline, with the understanding that the underlying issues will be addressed more fully at a later stage.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/pro-forma/"
}

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