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proceedings

Legal Definition of proceedings

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Definition of proceedings

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /pɹəˈsiːd.ɪŋz/, ˈpɹəʊˌsiːd.ɪŋz/, SAMPA: /pr@"si:d.INz/, /"pr@U%si:d.INz/
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Usage notes

  • The latter UK pronunciation is generally only used for distinguishing this word from preceding

Noun

proceedings (plural only)

  1. Plural form of proceeding.
  2. (law, plural only; not used in singular form) The course of procedure in the prosecution of an action at law.
  3. (of a society) The published record of its action, or of things done at its meetings.

Further reading

Legal proceedings may refer to:

References:

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