Synonyms for proceeding
prəˈsi dɪŋpro·ceed·ing

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1. proceedingnoun

   Synonyms:
   step, procedure, measure

2. proceedingnoun

   The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction

   Synonyms:
   measure, procedure, step

3. proceedingnoun

   Progress or movement from one thing to another.

   Synonyms:
   step, procedure, measure

4. proceedingnoun

   A measure or step taken in a course of business; a transaction; as, an illegal proceeding; a cautious or a violent proceeding.

   The proceedings of the high commission. --Macaulay.

   Synonyms:
   step, procedure, measure

5. proceedingnoun

   Plural, see proceedings.

   Synonyms:
   procedure, measure, step

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1. proceedingnoun

   An act is strictly and originally something accomplished by an exercise of power, in which sense it is synonymous with deed or effect. Action is a doing. Act is therefore single, individual, momentary; action a complex of acts, or a process, state, or habit of exerting power. We say a virtuous act, but rather a virtuous course of action. We speak of the action of an acid upon a metal, not of its act. Act is used, also, for the simple exertion of power; as, an act of will. In this sense an act does not necessarily imply an external effect, while an action does. Morally, the act of murder is in the determination to kill; legally, the act is not complete without the striking of the fatal blow. Act and deed are both used for the thing done, but act refers to the power put forth, deed to the result accomplished; as, a voluntary act, a bad deed. In connection with other words act is more usually qualified by the use of another noun, action by an adjective preceding; we may say a kind act, though oftener an act of kindness, but only a kind action, not an action of kindness. As between act and deed, deed is commonly used of great, notable, and impressive acts, as are achievement, exploit, and feat.

   Festus: We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths.

   Bailey Festus, A Country Town, sc. 7.

   A feat exhibits strength, skill, personal power, whether mental or physical, especially the latter; as, a feat of arms, a feat of memory. An exploit is a conspicuous or glorious deed, involving valor or heroism, usually combined with strength, skill, loftiness of thought, and readiness of resource; an achievement is the doing of something great and noteworthy; an exploit is brilliant, but its effect may be transient; an achievement is solid, and its effect enduring. Act and action are both in contrast to all that is merely passive and receptive. The intensest action is easier than passive endurance.

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, achievement, act, action, consummation, deed, doing, effect, execution, exercise, exertion, exploit, feat, motion, movement, operation, performance, transaction, work

   Antonyms:
   cessation, deliberation, endurance, immobility, inaction, inactivity, inertia, passion (In philosophic sense), quiescence, quiet, repose, rest, suffering, suspension

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1. proceeding

   Synonyms:
   step, measure, transaction, performance, procedure, conduct, behavior, action, process

   Antonyms:
   abandonment, desistence, deviation, discontinuance, inaction

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1. proceeding, legal proceeding, proceedingsnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   proceedings, legal proceeding, minutes, transactions

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1. proceedingnoun

   Synonyms:
   act, deed, transaction, action, measure, performance, step, procedure

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1. List of paraphrases for "proceeding":

   procedure, proceedings, process, forum, instance, procedures, proceed, procedural, treatment

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1. Tom Fitton:

   If a spouse has a substantial interest in the outcome of a proceeding, then a judge should consider recusal, that is a question Judge Cooper will have to ask himself.

2. New York:

   We take these steps, as we said earlier, out of an abundance of caution. By proceeding in this way, we can better safeguard the health and well-being of the NYU community but still fulfill our academic responsibilities.

3. Mark Meadows:

   Still working Freedom Caucus, there were more meetings before we fly out. Freedom Caucus's proceeding well, but nothing definite.

4. Sherry Stephens:

   You cannot allocute in a sealed proceeding, not in an open proceeding, no.

5. Kenneth Polite:

   While this is certainly an imperfect resolution, today's proceeding ensures that these five defendants will be held accountable for their criminal actions.