5. To be transacted; to take place; to occur. [Obs.] He will, after his sour fashion, tell you What hath proceeded worthy note to-day. Shak.
6. To have application or effect; to operate. This rule only proceeds and takes place when a person can not of common law condemn another by his sentence. Ayliffe.
7. (Law)
Defn: To begin and carry on a legal process.
Syn.
— To advance; go on; continue; progress; issue; arise; emanate.
PROCEED
Pro"ceed n.
Defn: See Proceeds. [Obs.] Howell.
PROCEEDER
Pro*ceed"er, n.
Defn: One who proceeds.
PROCEEDING
Pro*ceed"ing, n.