Legal Term: Sitting

Part of Speech: Noun (singular)

Definition: The act of holding a court session or a meeting, typically referring to a judge or a group of judges presiding over cases.

Sense 1:

Usage: The sitting of the court was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Sense 2:

Usage: The sitting lasted for several hours as the judge heard all the arguments from both parties.

Part of Speech: Noun (plural: sittings)

Definition: A session or period of time during which a court, committee, or organization meets to discuss or decide upon matters.

Sense 1:

Usage: The committee's sittings focused on reviewing and amending the proposed legislation.

Sense 2:

Usage: The regular sittings of the board allowed them to handle numerous important matters in a timely manner.

Part of Speech: Verb (present participle: sitting)

Definition: The act of presiding over a court session or being in session.

Sense 1:

Usage: The judge will be sitting every Tuesday to hear the ongoing cases.

Sense 2:

Usage: The court is currently sitting, so please maintain order in the gallery.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to something officially recognized, accepted, and within the boundaries of the law.

Sense 1:

Usage: He sought legal advice to ensure his actions were in full compliance with the sitting regulations.

Sense 2:

Usage: The lawyer argued that the construction project violated several legal and sitting obligations.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a legal and valid manner.

Sense 1:

Usage: The contract was executed and delivered in accordance with the law, making it legally and duly sitting.

Sense 2:

Usage: The defendant's rights were fully respected, and the trial proceeded legally and sittingly.

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