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proceeding

[pruh-see-ding]

noun

  1. a particular action or course or manner of action.

  2. proceedings, a series of activities or events; happenings.

  3. the act of a person or thing that proceeds.

    Our proceeding down the mountain was hindered by mud slides.

  4. proceedings, a record of the doings or transactions of a fraternal, academic, etc., society.

  5. Law.proceedings,

    1. the instituting or carrying on of an action at law.

    2. a legal step or measure.

      to institute proceedings against a person.



proceeding

/ əˈːɪŋ /

noun

  1. an act or course of action

    1. the institution of a legal action

    2. any step taken in a legal action

  2. (plural) the minutes of the meetings of a club, society, etc

  3. (plural) legal action; litigation

  4. (plural) the events of an occasion, meeting, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of proceeding1

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; proceed, -ing 1
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Iran subsequently launched retaliatory airstrikes with tensions proceeding to escalate between the two countries.

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At a press conference on Saturday, Civil Aviation Secretary SK Sinha admitted that the last two days had been "very hard", but assured the investigation was proceeding smoothly and in the right direction.

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“Federal law enforcement operations are proceeding as planned this weekend in Los Angeles County,” U.S.

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By this standard, O’Hara is proceeding quite tamely.

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Before the proceeding began, supporters embraced Kirk, who wore a cross-shaped pin that bore the American flag.

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The noun proceeding refers to a particular course or manner of action. The plural proceedings refers to a series of activities or events, or to a record of the doings or transactions of a social club or academic society. Do you know when to use proceedings instead of procedure or process? Find out on Thesaurus.com. 

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