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proceeding

[pruh-see-ding] / prəˈsi dɪŋ /


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The noun proceeding, commonly proceedings (plural), applies to what goes on or takes place on a given occasion or to the records of the occasion: proceedings of the Royal Academy of Sciences. A process is a series of progressive and interdependent steps by which an end is attained: a chemical process. Procedure usually implies a formal or set order of doing a thing, a method of conducting affairs: parliamentary procedure. 

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Within hours of Tuesday’s ruling, the state Gaming Control Board filed its enforcement proceeding against Kalshi in Nevada state court.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also began a retirement grade proceeding that could result in Mr. Kelly losing his captain’s rank and pension.

From The Wall Street Journal

"What comes across quite strongly in the guidance is that proceeding with a social transition is going to be very much the exception, rather than the rule," Cass told the BBC.

From BBC

"We are proceeding cautiously and calmly because what we want is for him to find his rhythm, his best playing form. That's how it will be with Trent."

From BBC

Though Murdaugh might see snippets of the hearing on the news in a prison common area, he doesn’t have internet access and will be unable to watch the proceeding’s livestream, a spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal