proceedings
/pɹəˈsiːd.ɪŋz/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
The course of procedure in the prosecution of an action at law.
Noun
Examples
Then is the man your father killed one of your family? It’s clear he must be, because you wouldn’t be taking out proceedings for homicide on behalf of someone who wasn’t family.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The published record of the actions of a society, or of things done at its meetings.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bản ghi chép công khai về hành động của một xã hội
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “proceedings” mean?
The course of procedure in the prosecution of an action at law.
Is “proceedings” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.