presided; presiding
1
: to exercise guidance, direction, or control
2
a
: to occupy the place of authority : act as president, chairman, or moderator
b
: to occupy a position similar to that of a president or chairman
3
: to occupy a position of featured instrumental performer
—usually used with at
presided at the organ
presider
noun
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Examples of preside in a Sentence
Court is now in session, Justice Raul Fernandez presiding.
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Walter Ray Watson, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
In 2007, Dallet was appointed the first female presiding court commissioner for Milwaukee County.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
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preside
verb
pre·side
pri-ˈzīd 
presided; presiding
1
: to be in the place of authority : act as president, chairperson, or moderator
preside over a meeting
2
: to be in charge
Legal Definition
preside
intransitive verb
pre·side
pri-ˈzīd
presided; presiding
1
: to exercise guidance, direction, or control
2
: to occupy the place of authority : direct or regulate proceedings as chief officer
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