procession


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
procession/prəˈseʃn/
noun
  • 1 a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony.

    ■ the action of moving in such a way.

    ■ a relentless succession of people or things.

  • 2 Theology the emanation of the Holy Spirit.
– origin OE, via OFr. from L. processio(n-), from procedere (see proceed).
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