Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Proceeding.
How to pronounce proceeding:
US
Proceeding - as a noun
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
legal proceedingproceedingsHypernyms (Closely Related)
due processdue process of lawHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Proceeding - as a verb
To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on
Example: "To proceed on a journey."
To pass from one point, topic, or stage, to another.
Example: "To proceed with a story or argument."
To come from; to have as its source or origin.
Example: "Light proceeds from the sun."
To go on in an orderly or regulated manner; to begin and carry on a series of acts or measures; to act methodically
To be transacted; to take place; to occur.
(of a rule) to be applicable or effective; to be valid.
To begin and carry on a legal process.
To take an academic degree.
Example Sentences
"The judge called for a recess in the proceedings."
"The proceedings of the trial were recorded by a court reporter."
"The attorneys argued over the admissibility of the evidence in the proceedings."
"The official transcript of the proceedings was made available to the public."
"The proceedings lasted several days before a verdict was reached."
Word Game Points
Is PROCEEDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, proceeding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROCEEDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is PROCEEDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, proceeding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROCEEDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is PROCEEDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, proceeding is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROCEEDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.