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proceed

verb as in physically or mentally carry on, carry out

verb as in flow from; originate

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The court dismissed all objections by Machar's legal team regarding its authority, the constitutionality of the proceedings, and the claim that he was immune from prosecution.

From BBC

According to a report on its findings, ICE “routinely isolates people for minor infractions, transforming what should be civil administrative proceedings into punishment systems that operate without criminal conviction, due process protections, or proportional sentencing.”

A year after her release, she was back in the dock facing another jail sentence as the Post Office pursued her for failing to pay "proceeds of crime".

From BBC

Judges can block the orders from taking effect for the people who sue against them while their lawsuits proceed.

From BBC

Roberts remains in federal custody while legal proceedings continue.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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