Proceedings Definition

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

See how proceedings is used in real songs:

  • "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

Usage tips for "proceedings"

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