Pro·cēd′ure, n.

noun

(-seed′/yur, 30), n. [Fr. procédure. See PROCEED, infra.]

The act or manner of proceeding or moving forward; progress; process; management; conduct. “The true procedure of conscience.” South.
A step taken; an act performed; a proceeding. “His gracious procedures toward their descendants.” J. Taylor.
That which proceeds from something; product. [Obs.] Bacon.