Appeared
/əˈpɪərd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of appear; to present oneself formally in a legal proceeding, such as court, either in person or through counsel.
The defendant appeared before the judge on the scheduled date.
Forms
- appear
- appearing
- appears
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Commentary
'Appeared' is strictly the past tense of 'appear'; legal definitions reside under 'appear.'
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