proceeding

pro·ceed·ing

noun \-ˈsē-diŋ\

Definition of PROCEEDING

1

: legal action <a divorce proceeding>

2

: procedure

3

plural : events, happenings

4

: transaction

5

plural : an official record of things said or done

Examples of PROCEEDING

1. The secretary kept a record of the proceedings at the meeting.
2. She started the proceedings with a brief welcoming speech.
3. The proceedings of the conference will be published.

First Known Use of PROCEEDING

15th century

Related to PROCEEDING

Synonyms: action, lawsuit, suit

Related Words: litigation; case, cause, complaint; counterclaim, countersuit, cross action, cross-claim

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Rhymes with PROCEEDING

inbreeding, linebreeding, lipreading, outbreeding, preceding, speed-reading