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Meaning of commence proceedings
The primary meaning of "commence proceedings" is to start a formal legal process.
Etymology of commence proceedings
The word "commence" comes from the Old French word "commencier", which is derived from the Latin words "com" (meaning "together") and "initiare" (meaning "to begin").
The phrase "commence proceedings" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of starting a formal legal process.
Synonyms
initiate proceedings
start proceedings
begin proceedings
institute proceedings
launch proceedings
open proceedings
undertake proceedings
pursue proceedings
conduct proceedings
prosecute proceedings
take action
file a lawsuit
bring a case
initiate a lawsuit
start a case
begin a lawsuit
institute a case
launch a lawsuit
open a case
undertake a lawsuit
pursue a lawsuit
conduct a lawsuit
prosecute a case
take legal action
file a complaint
bring a complaint
initiate a complaint
start a complaint
begin a complaint
institute a complaint
launch a complaint
open a complaint
undertake a complaint
pursue a complaint
conduct a complaint
prosecute a complaint
Definitions
- To start a legal action or process, typically by filing a document with a court.
- * To initiate a formal procedure, such as a lawsuit or an investigation.
Usage Examples
- The company will commence proceedings against the former employee for breach of contract.
- * The government will commence proceedings to seize the assets of the accused criminal.
- * The lawyer advised her client to commence proceedings against the insurance company for denying their claim.
Antonyms
terminate proceedings
end proceedings
stop proceedings
discontinue proceedings
abandon proceedings
withdraw proceedings
dismiss proceedings
cancel proceedings
halt proceedings
suspend proceedings
postpone proceedings
delay proceedings
stay proceedings
drop proceedings
relinquish proceedings
forgo proceedings
waive proceedings
renounce proceedings
rescind proceedings