Appearing
/əˈpɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of appear, referring to the act of attending a court or legal proceeding as a party, witness, or attorney.
The defendant is appearing before the judge today.
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Commentary
Used primarily as a verbal form indicating ongoing or current attendance in legal contexts; definitions focus on the base verb 'appear.'
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