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service of process

[sur′vis]

Etymology: L, servus, a slave, processus, going forth

(in law) the delivery of a writ, summons, or complaint to a defendant. Once delivered or left with the party for whom it is intended, it is said to have been served. The original of the document is shown; a copy is served. Service of process gives reasonable notice to allow the person to appear, testify, and be heard in court.

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service,

n the performance of labor for the benefit of another.

service, denture,

n the diagnosis and treatment of edentulous and partially edentulous patients, including the diagnosis of existing and potential oral pathosis, planning of treatment for the preparation of the oral cavity for complete or partial dentures, fabrication and adjustment of the prostheses, and continuing observation of the changes in the oral conditions as the prostheses are in use.

service, gratuitous,

n a service that does not involve a return, compensation, or consideration.

service of process,

n the delivery of a writ, summons, or complaint to a defendant or witness. Service of process gives reasonable notice to allow the person to appear, testify, and be heard in court.

service, therapeutic,

n treatment of a clinical nature deliberately performed to regulate or stop disease and sustain healthy oral tissues.

services, health,

n.pl those services, including dentistry, that improve the general physical and mental well-being of the patient.