Preside (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), pre·sid·ed, pre·sid·ing.
  1. to occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson.
  2. to exercise management or control (usually followed by over): The lawyer presided over the estate.
verb (intr)
  1. to sit in or hold a position of authority, as over a meeting
  2. to exercise authority; control
  3. to occupy a position as an instrumentalist
Preside (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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