proceeding Synonyms

proceeding Meaning

Wordnet

proceeding (n)

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

proceeding Sentence Examples

  1. The court proceeding commenced with the judge calling the case to order.
  2. Witnesses were sworn in before the legal proceeding began.
  3. During the proceeding, the prosecution presented compelling evidence against the defendant.
  4. The attorney requested a recess during the lengthy proceeding.
  5. It is important to maintain decorum during legal proceedings.
  6. The proceedings of the meeting were recorded for future reference.
  7. The judicial proceeding lasted for several days before a verdict was reached.
  8. The company's annual shareholder meeting proceeded smoothly without any disruptions.
  9. Despite the technical difficulties, the live streaming of the proceeding continued uninterrupted.
  10. The council members voted to proceed with the proposed construction project during the town hall proceeding.

FAQs About the word proceeding

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

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ended, halted, halted, ended, arrested, stopped, stalled,stopped, stalled, arrested

The court proceeding commenced with the judge calling the case to order.

Witnesses were sworn in before the legal proceeding began.

During the proceeding, the prosecution presented compelling evidence against the defendant.

The attorney requested a recess during the lengthy proceeding.