appearing
Appearing (noun) The formal act of being present, specifically at a legal proceeding such as a court hearing or trial, as a required party to the action.
This is a formal, legal term. It refers to the act of fulfilling the obligation to be physically present before a court or tribunal. It is often used in official documents and legal discussions.
- The defendant's appearing in court was mandatory for the arraignment.
- The lawyer filed a notice of appearing on behalf of her client.
- His failure to make an appearing at the scheduled hearing resulted in a default judgment.
- To make an appearing: This is a common collocation meaning to formally attend or be present.
- The plaintiff must make an appearing at the preliminary conference.
- Appearance (noun): The more common and general term for the act of appearing or becoming visible. In a legal context, it is synonymous with "appearing."
- The actor made a surprise appearance. (general)
- The attorney entered an appearance for the defendant. (legal)
- Appear (verb): The action from which the noun is derived.
- You must appear before the judge on the specified date.
- Attendance
- Presence (in a formal, legal sense)
The word "appearing" as a gerund (the -ing form of the verb "appear") can have other, more general meanings not covered by this specific legal definition. For example: * It can mean "seeming" or "giving the impression of being." * His calm demeanor was only an appearing. * It can refer to the act of coming into sight. * The sun appearing from behind the clouds was a beautiful sight.
This entry focuses exclusively on its formal use as a legal noun.
- formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action