Proceed against
verb
To take legal action or steps towards someone or something.
The city decided to proceed against the company responsible for the pollution.
Often appears as...
- proceed against company
- proceed against individual
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping.
After the break, the meeting proceeded against all the odds.
verb
To take legal action or steps towards someone or something.
The city decided to proceed against the company responsible for the pollution.
Often appears as...
- proceed against company
- proceed against individual
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping.
After the break, the meeting proceeded against all the odds.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Confrontation
Used when initiating a lawsuit or legal challenge against a person or organization.
The government will proceed against the contractor for breach of contract.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
Mostly seen in formal documents or discussions about legal matters.
Should the agency proceed against the taxpayer for evasion?
Pro Tip 3/3Actions Taken
Implies a series of actions will start, as part of the legal process.
The city council voted to proceed against the factory releasing toxins.
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