presided; presiding
1
: to exercise guidance, direction, or control
2
a
: to occupy the place of authority : act as president, chairman, or moderator
b
: to occupy a position similar to that of a president or chairman
3
: to occupy a position of featured instrumental performer
—usually used with at
presided at the organ
presider
noun
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Court is now in session, Justice Raul Fernandez presiding.
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Standing orders for the county’s courtrooms do not permit photography unless authorized by the presiding judge.
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Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
The presiding judge in the case has given preliminary approval of the settlement terms.
—Matt Jones, arkansasonline.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The board found Stanley made inappropriate comments to the media about the case, failed to adequately supervise prosecutors, caused discovery violations and launched a retaliatory investigation into the presiding judge.
—Max Levy, The Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2024
Shortly after the suit was filed in a Georgia federal court, the presiding judge issued a temporary order blocking the program.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
The presiding judge in the case has given preliminary approval of the settlement terms.
—Matt Jones, arkansasonline.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The board found Stanley made inappropriate comments to the media about the case, failed to adequately supervise prosecutors, caused discovery violations and launched a retaliatory investigation into the presiding judge.
—Max Levy, The Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2024
Shortly after the suit was filed in a Georgia federal court, the presiding judge issued a temporary order blocking the program.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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preside
verb
pre·side
pri-ˈzīd 
presided; presiding
1
: to be in the place of authority : act as president, chairperson, or moderator
preside over a meeting
2
: to be in charge
Legal Definition
preside
intransitive verb
pre·side
pri-ˈzīd
presided; presiding
1
: to exercise guidance, direction, or control
2
: to occupy the place of authority : direct or regulate proceedings as chief officer
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