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proceeding
noun pro·ceed·ing \-ˈsē-diŋ\
law : the process of appearing before a court of law so a decision can be made about an argument or claim : a legal action
proceedings : things that are said or done at a meeting, conference, ceremony, etc.
: an official record of the things said or done at a meeting, conference, etc.
Full Definition of PROCEEDING
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: legal action <a divorce proceeding>
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plural : events, happenings
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plural : an official record of things said or done
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First Known Use of PROCEEDING
15th century
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