proceedings

5 definitions • 10 examples

a series of events that happen in a planned and controlled way:

Millions of people watched the proceedings on television.

The Chairperson opened the proceedings with a short speech.

a complete written record of what is said or done during a meeting

legal action:

Allegations of sexual harassment have led to disciplinary proceedings being taken against three naval officers.

I started legal proceedings to try to have him taken away from his parents permanently.

a series of actions that happen in a planned and controlled way:

As the president was sworn in, the nation watched the proceedings on TV.

the actions that are taken in a court of law:

commence/enter into/start proceedings The plaintiffs commenced proceedings for breach of contract.

proceedings against sb/sth Financial institutions have started legal proceedings against him for defaulted loans.

proceedings for sth He commenced proceedings for damages for professional negligence against the defendant.

civil/criminal proceedings

deportation/divorce/foreclosure proceedings