court appearance
noun
: the formal act of going in front of judge to have one's case decided
One man has been convicted of the crime, and two others are awaiting court appearances.
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The county attorney's office stated that the plea deal required Brenner to disclose the location of the young farmer's remains before his court appearance on Wednesday.
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Burrell, who could not be reached for comment, is scheduled to make her next court appearance Tuesday.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2024
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Burrell, who could not be reached for comment, is scheduled to make her next court appearance Tuesday.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for court appearance
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“Court appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20appearance. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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