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verb (used without object)
1.
to move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping.
2.
to carry on or continue any action or process.
3.
to go on to do something.
4.
to continue one's discourse.
5.
EXPANDLaw.
a.
to begin and carry on a legal action.
b.
to take legal action (usually followed by against).
6.
to be carried on, as an action or process.
7.
to go or come forth; issue (often followed by from).
8.
COLLAPSEto arise, originate, or result (usually followed by from).
noun
9.
proceeds,
a.
something that results or accrues.
b.
the total amount derived from a sale or other transaction: The proceeds from the deal were divided equally among us.
c.
the profits or returns from a sale, investment, etc.
10.
Archaic. proceeds.
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Proceed against
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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