proceedings
noun [plural] (LEGAL ACTION) /prəˈsiː.dɪŋz/
/proʊ-/ Definition
C2 legal legal action: Allegations of sexual harassment have led to disciplinary proceedings being taken against three naval officers. I started/took legal proceedings to try to have him taken away from his parents permanently.Taking legal action
(Definition of proceedings noun (LEGAL ACTION) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- appear for sb phrasal verb
- appear verb (BE PRESENT)
- bring verb (LAW)
- civil action noun
- complainant noun
- contest verb (ARGUE)
- court noun (LAW)
- double jeopardy noun
- enter verb (INFORMATION)
- file for sth phrasal verb
- indict verb
- indictment noun
- law noun (RULE)
- make legal history idiom
- petitioner noun
- plaintiff noun
- prefer verb (ACCUSE)
- proceed against sb phrasal verb
- prosecute verb (LEGAL)
- serve verb (GIVE DOCUMENT)
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