Sit
/sɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs rather than standing.
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
- (n.) The act or period of sitting, often for a formal purpose such as a meeting or legal session.
The court held a sitting to hear the testimony.
Forms
- sitting
- sitt
- sitte
- sits
- sat
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "sitting" often refers to the session of a court or tribunal, distinct from the general physical posture meaning.
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