proceeding
//prəˈsiːdɪŋ//
Noun
proceedingSingular
proceedingsPlural
1
An action or course of action; a series of steps taken in order to accomplish something.
The committee outlined the proceedings for approving the new policy.
2
Legal action or litigation; the instituting or conducting of legal action.
The company initiated legal proceedings against the contractor for breach of contract.
3
The records or minutes of the meetings of a learned society or academic conference.
The proceedings of the international conference will be published next month.
4
Events that are happening; activities or happenings, especially of a formal or official nature.
The proceedings of the ceremony were broadcast live on television.