1. a series of actions or events that take place in a formal or organized way
Usage: usually plural
2. the official record or published account of a conference, meeting, or academic session
Usage: formal; academic
3. legal action taken in a court of law
Usage: legal

Examples

• The graduation proceedings began at ten o’clock.
• She watched the proceedings from the back of the room.
• The proceedings of the scientific conference were published online.
• Legal proceedings against the company are expected to begin next month.
• The court proceedings lasted three hours.
• All proceedings were temporarily suspended due to the emergency.
• The proceedings included speeches from several distinguished guests.