Chairing
/ˈtʃɛərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or duty of presiding over a meeting, committee, or legal proceeding.
The chairing of the trial ensured procedural order was maintained throughout.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, chairing often implies formal authority and responsibility for guiding discourse and decision-making in assemblies or hearings.
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