court proceeding
3.(law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing.
4.Financial provision or adjustment of property rights ordered by a court for a spouse or child in divorce proceeding.
6.A formal notice filed by an interested party with a court or officer, requesting the postponement of a proceeding until the filer is heard.
9.(law) a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy.
10.A judge may, on the application of an appellant who is in custody, order the appellant to be brought up to the court in custody for the purpose of attending his appeal or any application or any proceeding therein.

