Present
/ˈprɛzənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Existing or occurring now; current.
The present situation requires immediate attention.
- (adj.) Being in a particular place; attending.
All parties were present at the hearing.
- (n.) The current time or moment.
The law applies as of the present.
- (v.) To give, show, or offer something formally.
The lawyer will present the evidence to the court.
Forms
- presents
- presented
- presenting
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'present' often denotes immediacy or attendance, so clarity is important to avoid ambiguity between temporal and locational senses.
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