pro·ceed·ing 
/proʊˈsi:dɪŋ/ noun
plural pro·ceed·ings /proʊˈsi:dɪŋ/ noun 1 [count] law : the process of appearing before a court of law so a decision can be made about an argument or claim : a legal action
▪ a court proceeding — usually plural ▪ bankruptcy/divorce/criminal proceedings ▪ The bank is undertaking legal proceedings against him. 2 proceedings [plural] a : things that are said or done at a meeting, conference, ceremony, etc.
▪ The secretary kept a record of the proceedings at/of the meeting. ▪ 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.
▪ The proceedings of the conference will be published.
▪ a court proceeding — usually plural ▪ bankruptcy/divorce/criminal proceedings ▪ The bank is undertaking legal proceedings against him.
▪ The secretary kept a record of the proceedings at/of the meeting. ▪ 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.
▪ The proceedings of the conference will be published.
