proceedings
noun [ plural ]
LAW uk/prəˈsiːdɪŋz/ usthe actions that are taken in a court of law:
commence/enter into/start proceedings The plaintiffs commenced proceedings for breach of contract.
proceedings against sb/sth Financial institutions have started legal proceedings against him for defaulted loans.
proceedings for sth He commenced proceedings for damages for professional negligence against the defendant.
civil/criminal proceedings
deportation/divorce/foreclosure proceedings
See also
bankruptcy proceedings
stay of proceedings