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proceeding Definition

pro·ceed·ing (prō sēd′iŋ, prə-)

noun

  1. an advancing or going on with what one has been doing
  2. the carrying on of an action or course of action
  3. a particular action or course of action
  4. a record of the business transacted by a learned society or other organized group
    1. legal action
    2. the taking of legal action

proceeding Synonyms

proceeding

n. [Often plural]

process, transaction, deed, experiment, performance, measure, step, course, undertaking, venture, adventure, occurrence, incident, casualty, circumstance, happening, movement, operation, procedure, exercise, maneuver; see also action 2.

proceeding Law Definition

n

The orderly sequence of events that constitute the progression of a lawsuit or judicial procedure from the time of commencement, through all acts and occurrences, until and including the execution of the final judgment.
collateral proceeding
  1. One brought to deal with an issue not directly germane to the issue.
  2. One instituted for the purpose of modifying the result of a judgment while not nullifying it.
informal proceeding
See informal proceeding.
summary proceeding
See summary proceeding.
proceeding Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • symposium: Proceedings of the Second Symposium on Health-Related Water Microbiology, University of Warwick. ed.

Converse of object

  • commence: The time limit for commencing proceedings is 2 years from the date of the accident.
  • institute: Company officers only hold authority, e.g. the power to institute disciplinary proceedings, within their remit.
  • initiate: Judicial Review If the above fails, a newspaper or broadcaster can initiate proceedings to challenge a court decision.
  • invalidate: Failure to receive e-mail or printed notices will not invalidate any subsequent proceedings or action.
  • dominate: Mr Kent provided a barrister for his daughter who dominated proceedings.

Preposition: for

  • contempt: Failure to obey an injunction could result in proceedings for contempt of court.
  • offense: PART V MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL Evidence in, and commencement of proceedings for, certain offenses 15.

Adjective modifier

  • disciplinary: Failure to make a prompt report may count against them in the event of disciplinary proceedings.
  • criminal: Where legal aid is granted to the accused in criminal proceedings, he or she is not required to pay any contribution toward expenses.
  • judicial: The said list shall contain the objections in the amounts, the violation of laws and request for initiating respective judicial proceedings.
  • legal: Your client may not be eager to embark on legal proceedings in respect of any personal injury at an early stage.
  • civil: Normally, disputes regarding to rental are processed through ordinary civil proceeding.
  • ancillary: Background In ancillary relief proceedings the Husband had removed the parties ' joint assets from the jurisdiction without the Wife's knowledge or consent.

Noun used with modifier

  • insolvency: There are many different types of company insolvency proceedings.
  • divorce: Ancillary relief is normally the most contentious part of any divorce proceeding.
  • bankruptcy: Creditors who were owed more than £ 50 could petition for bankruptcy proceedings.
  • committal: Committal proceedings were set for the 5th July 99.
  • court: The court proceedings arise out of his review by the Parole Board.
  • conference: March 19, 2004: Full papers for conference proceedings due.