proceeding
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
proceedings
plural
proceedings
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROCEEDING
1
[count]
law
:
the process of appearing before a court of law so a decision can be made about an argument or claim
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a legal action
— usually plural
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a court proceeding
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bankruptcy/divorce/criminal proceedings
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The bank is undertaking legal proceedings against him.
2
proceedings
[plural]
a
:
things that are said or done at a meeting, conference, ceremony, etc.
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The secretary kept a record of the proceedings at/of the meeting.
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She started the proceedings with a brief welcoming speech.
b
formal
:
an official record of the things said or done at a meeting, conference, etc.
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The proceedings of the conference will be published.
