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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Balat and Kayumi were being held without bail after their court appearance on charges that include attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction. Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026 He was released on bail after a court appearance last week, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026 Balat and Kayumi were being held without bail after a court appearance Monday on charges that include attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction. ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 Both suspects were remanded to federal custody and are being held without bail after the initial court appearance Monday. Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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