adj
presiding
adj
1
Currently holding authority to direct or oversee a meeting or proceeding.
"The presiding judge called for order in the courtroom."
How to Use Presiding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes the person currently in charge of a meeting, court, or ceremony.
Common pairings
presiding judge
presiding officer
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The _____ judge called for order in the courtroom.