1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Proceed.

2. (n.) The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction; progress or movement from one thing to another; a measure or step taken in a course of business; a transaction; as, an illegal proceeding; a cautious or a violent proceeding.

3. (n.) The course of procedure in the prosecution of an action at law.

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