Proceeding (noun)

1. A series of actions or events that occur in a particular order and bring about a desired result.
2. A legal process or action, especially a hearing in a court of law.

Origin:

From the verb 'proceed' which comes from the latin 'procedere' meaning 'to go forward'.

Examples:

1. The proceedings of the meeting were recorded in the minutes.
2. The court proceedings took place in front of a judge and a jury.
3. The company has announced that it will take legal proceedings against those responsible for the theft of their intellectual property.
4. The proceedings of the conference were broadcast live over the internet.
5. The proceedings of the trial will begin next week.