Break from proceedings (6)
I believe the answer is:
recess
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break from proceedings</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for recess that I've seen before include "State of abeyance or suspended business" , "secluded spot" , "Short break" , "Small niche or court holiday" , "When Parliament is not sitting" .)