Pro*ce"dure (?), n. [F. procédure. See Proceed.]
1. The act
or manner of proceeding or moving forward; progress; process; operation; conduct. "The true procedure of conscience." South.
2. A step taken;
an act performed; a proceeding; the steps taken in an action
or other legal proceeding. "Gracious procedures." I. Taylor.
3. That which results; issue; product. [Obs.]
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