pro·ceed·ing

pro·ceed·ing
/proʊˈsiːdıŋ/ noun, pl -ings
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]
2 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.

2 b formal : an official record of the things said or done at a meeting, conference, etc.

The proceedings of the conference will be published.


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