Presid
/ˈprɛzɪd/
Definitions
- (v.) To act as the presiding officer or chairperson of a meeting, court, or assembly.
The judge will presid over the hearing tomorrow.
Forms
- presids
- presided
- presiding
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Commentary
Commonly used as a verb in legal contexts to denote the act of leading or managing a formal proceeding.
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