Definition of Presides

1. Verb. (third-person singular of preside) ¹

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Definition of Presides

1. preside [v] - See also: preside

Lexicographical Neighbors of Presides

presided
presidence
presidencies
presidency
presidential
presidential palace
presidential term
presidentiality
presidentially
presidentialness
presidents
presidentship
presidentships
presider
presiders
presides (current term)
presidia
presidial
presidiary
presiding
presiding officer
presidio
presidios
presidium
presidiums
presift
presifted
presifting
presifts
presignal

Literary usage of Presides

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Mercersburg Review by Alumni Association, Pa.) Marshall College (Mercersburg (1851)
"It may thus even be taken out of their hands by wicked persons, and by dishonest means, but God presides over it, and while He punishes the wicked who do it ..."

2. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Chancery: During by Great Britain Court of Chancery, John Scott Eldon (1821)
"The person who then presides here may entertain a different opinion on the question of tide. Motion refused. PENFOLD & RAMSBOTTOM. ..."

3. The Lives of the Lord Chancellors and Keepers of the Great Seal of England by John Campbell Campbell (1845)
"presides at trial of Marquess of Exeter and Lord Montague. Dec. 31. 1538. in his presence, Rich making Audley rather uncomfortable by comparing his Majesty ..."

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