Chairs
/ˈtʃɛərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Members presiding over a meeting, committee, or legislative body, responsible for maintaining order and guiding discussion.
The chairs called the committee to order.
Forms
- chair
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "chairs" typically refers to the plural of "chair" as a role rather than the physical object; clarity is key when drafting to distinguish between the person and the object.
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