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presiding |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Preside \Pre*side"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Presided}; p. pr & vb n. {Presiding}.] [L. praesidere prae before + sedere to sit: cf F. pr['e]sider. See {Sit}.] 1. To be set or to sit in the place of authority; to occupy the place of president, chairman, moderator, director, etc.; to direct, control, and regulate, as chief officer; as to preside at a public meeting; to preside over the senate. 2. To exercise superintendence; to watch over Some o'er the public magazines preside. --Dryden. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Presiding \Pre*sid"ing\, a. & n. from {Preside}. {Presiding elder}. See under 2d {Elder}.
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