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Definition of proceeding - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
actionthe act of moving forward or continuing
- The proceeding of the project was smooth.
2.
legalTECH. step or action in a legal processTECH.
- The proceeding was filed in court yesterday.
3.
documentationTECH. written record of a meeting or conferenceTECH.
- The proceedings of the meeting were documented.
4.
academicTECH. collection of academic papers from a conferenceTECH.
- The conference proceedings were published last month.
Adjective
currentcurrently happening or ongoing
- The proceeding event captured everyone's attention.
Expressions with proceeding
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formal process in a court involving the application of law
The legal proceeding concluded with a verdict from the judge.
formal process where an arbitrator settles a dispute outside regular courts
The contract required any conflicts to go to arbitration proceeding.
official legal process for dealing with unpaid debts
The bankruptcy proceeding started after the company failed to pay its bills.
legal process where a judge decides a case
The judicial proceeding took place in the city court.
court case that settles non-criminal disputes between people companies or governments
The neighbors became involved in a long civil proceeding over the property line.
legal process done quickly without formalities
The judge opted for a summary proceeding to resolve the case.
legal process to determine paternity and child support
The court initiated a bastardy proceeding to establish paternity.
Origin of proceeding
Latin, procedere (to go forward)
Terms with proceeding included in their meaning
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speed
rate or style of proceeding at some activity
danger
proceeding despite potential danger or harm
wait
require a brief wait before proceeding
events
event or plan is proceeding
progress
proceeding as planned or expected
safety
sign telling drivers to wait before proceeding
court dispute
legal proceeding or lawsuit
direct path
proceeding in a direct manner
direct route
proceeding without delay or change
smooth
proceeding smoothly without any problems
caution
proceeding despite potential danger or loss
law proceeding
legal dispute resolved in court
prevention
prevented from proceeding
progress
proceeding as expected or planned
smooth progress
proceeding smoothly according to plan
legal
court proceeding to decide if an accused person committed a crime
legal steps
the steps taken in an action or legal proceeding
progress
proceeding in a correct or suitable manner
situation
not proceeding as planned
plans or situations
not proceeding as planned or expected
court justice
legal proceeding following laws ensuring justice and impartiality
without hesitation
proceeding without any delay or doubt
cautiously
proceeding with caution or care
harmful subtlety
proceeding in a gradual, subtle way with harmful effects
Examples of proceeding in a sentence
Legal proceedings were initiated against the company. The proceeding will determine the case's outcome. Legal proceedings can be lengthy and complex. The conference proceedings were published in a journal. Proceedings from the summit were made available online. The proceedings included groundbreaking research on AI.
She referenced the proceedings in her thesis. The proceeding discussion was intense and engaging. We were all focused on the proceeding match.
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- French:déroulement, en cours, ...
- German:Fortschreiten, laufend, ...
- Italian:procedere, in corso, ...
- Spanish:progreso, en curso, ...
- Portuguese:avanço, em curso, ...
- Chinese:进展, 正在进行的, ...
- Japanese:進行, 進行中の, ...
- Arabic:مُتَابَعَة, جارٍ, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְקַדְּמוּת, נוֹכְחִי, ...
- Russian:продвижение, текущий, ...
- Ukrainian:просування, поточний, ...
- Hindi:प्रगति, चल रही, ...
Definition of proceed - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
processfollow a procedure or take a course
- Please proceed according to the instructions.
2.
movementmove forward or advance in a direction
- The hikers proceeded along the trail.
3.
continuationcontinue an action or process after a pause
- After the break, we proceeded with the meeting.
4.
originoriginate or come from a source
- The noise seemed to proceed from the basement.
5.
legalbegin and carry on a legal process
- The lawyer decided to proceed with the lawsuit.
Expressions with proceed
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continue with usual activities after an interruption
After the meeting, she proceeded about her business.
continue an action but be careful
We can proceed with caution on this project to avoid mistakes.
refrain from continuing
If you feel unwell, do not proceed with the exercise.
formal permission to start a project
The contractor received the notice to proceed from the city.
move from discussion stage into formally deciding by vote
After an hour of debate, the committee proceeded to the vote.
Origin of proceed
Latin, procedere (go forward)
Examples of proceed in a sentence
After the break, they will proceed with the presentation. They proceeded to the next exhibit. Please proceed through the gate. The project was halted but will proceed tomorrow. Please proceed to the next step in the instructions. A strange smell proceeded from the vents.
The funds proceed from private donations. They will proceed with the trial next month. The judge allowed the case to proceed to court.
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- French:procéder, avancer, ...
- German:fortfahren, gehen, ...
- Italian:procedere, avanzare, ...
- Spanish:proceder, avanzar, ...
- Portuguese:prosseguir, mover-se, ...
- Chinese:进行, 前进, ...
- Japanese:進める, 進む, ...
- Arabic:تَابَعَ, تَقَدَّمَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַמְשִׁיךְ, לְהִתְקַדֵּם, ...
- Russian:действовать, двигаться, ...
- Ukrainian:діяти, рухатися, ...
- Hindi:आगे की कार्रवाई करना, आगे बढ़ना, ...
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