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Proceedings Definition & Meaning

proceedings
noun
  1. (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
  2. a written account of what transpired at a meeting

"Proceedings" in song lyrics

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  • "And I can't deal with the mis..leading proceedings"
    Jake Lefco — Everybody Breathin
  • "Greetings, welcome to the proceedings"
    Special Ed — Here I Go Again
  • "adjudicatory proceedings"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does proceedings mean?
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked a written account of what transpired at a meeting
What part of speech is proceedings?
Proceedings is a noun.
How many definitions does proceedings have?
Proceedings has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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