proceeding
[ pruh-see-ding ]
/ prəˈsi dɪŋ /
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noun
a particular action or course or manner of action.
proceedings, a series of activities or events; happenings.
the act of a person or thing that proceeds: Our proceeding down the mountain was hindered by mud slides.
proceedings, a record of the doings or transactions of a fraternal, academic, etc., society.
proceedings, Law.
- the instituting or carrying on of an action at law.
- a legal step or measure: to institute proceedings against a person.
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proceeding
/ (prəˈsiːdɪŋ) /
noun
an act or course of action
- the institution of a legal action
- any step taken in a legal action
(plural) the minutes of the meetings of a club, society, etc
(plural) legal action; litigation
(plural) the events of an occasion, meeting, etc
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