Proceeder

pro·ceed  (pr-sd, pr-)

intr.v. pro·ceed·ed, pro·ceed·ing, pro·ceeds

1. To go forward or onward, especially after an interruption; continue: proceeded to his destination; paused to clear her throat, then proceeded.

2. To begin to carry on an action or a process: looked surprised, then proceeded to roar with laughter.

3. To move on in an orderly manner: Business proceeded as usual.

4. To come from a source; originate or issue: behavior proceeding from hidden motives. See Synonyms at stem¹.

5. Law To institute and conduct legal action: proceeded against the defaulting debtor.

pl.n. pro·ceeds (prsdz)

The amount of money derived from a commercial or fundraising venture; the yield.

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[Middle English proceden, from Old French proceder, from Latin prcdere : pr-, forward; see pro-¹ + cdere, to go; see ked- in Indo-European roots.]

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pro·ceeder n.