Process is a word with Latin origin proceed, which means method, system, way to act or set of measures taken to achieve some goal.
Regarding its etymology, process is a word related to path, and it means "to advance" or "to move forward".
Under the right, a process can be a lawsuit, the sequence of predefined acts according to the law, with the objective of achieving a result with legal relevance. Furthermore, a case can be the set of all documents presented in the course of a litigation.
The expression "entry process" determines the conditions for someone to join any institution or activity. For example, the admission process at a university are the steps that the candidate must take to be able to be a student at that university.
Civil Procedure
Civil procedure is a branch of public law, which designates rules of action in the case of acts that lead to the application of subjective law, with the objective of resolving some type of conflicts of interests. In Brazil, a civil proceeding takes place in accordance with the rules established by the Brazilian Civil Code.
labor process
The labor process is related to non-compliance with any rule established by labor legislation. Some of the norms established by the Civil Code are applied in the labor field, and when any of these norms is broken, a labor lawsuit can be filed.
Administrative process
An administrative proceeding is governed by the norms contained in Law No. 9,784 of January 29, 1999. Its purpose is to protect those managed and ensure better performance of administrative functions. In many cases, the administrative process is applicable to public servants, who in the case of infractions in the performance of their duties, may be subject to some penalty.
Criminal proceedings
Criminal procedure is an area of public law, in which a certain State exercises its power in order to apply criminal law in specific cases. Criminal procedure is governed by the Code of Criminal Procedure. Criminal Procedural Law has as its object of study the legitimacy of the State's authority to apply penalties during criminal proceedings.