preside
The origin and history of preside.
Etymology
From Latin praesidere, "to sit in front of, guard, superintend," from prae- ("before") and sedere ("to sit").
The origin and history of preside.
From Latin praesidere, "to sit in front of, guard, superintend," from prae- ("before") and sedere ("to sit").
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