to arise from a source; originate
This trouble proceeded from a misunderstanding
to begin and carry on an action, process, or movement
to begin and carry on a legal action
if they proceed against us
to move along a course; to advance
to continue after a pause or interruption
to arise from a source; originate
to continue after a pause or interruption
to move along a course; to advance
[Middle English proceden via early French proceder from Latin procedere, from pro-1 + cedere to go]