Pro*ce"dure (?), n. [F. proc'edure. 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.]
Bacon.
© Webster 1913.