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preside
[pri-zahyd]
verb (used without object)
to occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson.
to exercise management or control (usually followed byover ).
The lawyer presided over the estate.
preside
/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
to sit in or hold a position of authority, as over a meeting
to exercise authority; control
to occupy a position as an instrumentalist
he presided at the organ
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˈ noun
- presider noun
- unpresiding adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of preside1
Example Sentences
It says that those presiding over the tribunals should have relevant legal qualifications and training.
But a spokesperson for the Lungu family confirmed that an agreement had been reached with the government that allowed for Hichilema to preside over a state funeral next Sunday.
Recipients can select their investiture's date and location but not which member of the Royal Family will preside over the ceremony.
SNP MSP Kevin Stewart said: "The Tories wrecked our economy, presided over soaring household bills and ripped Scotland from the EU against our will."
New additions include Margaret Spellings, former U.S. secretary of education and CEO of the Bipartisan Policy Center; Michael Curry, former presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church; Beto O’Rourke, former U.S.
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