Definition of court appearance
: 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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“Court appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20appearance. Accessed 2 Oct. 2022.
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