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person presiding at judicial session; presiding judge (A public officer who either has been elected or chosen to manage the session in the court and the jury. Found on n. 1) in both state and federal appeals court, the judge who chairs the panel of three or more judges during hearings and supervises the business of the court. 2) in those counties or other jurisdictions with several judges, the one is chosen to direct the management of the courts, usually on an ann... Found on  legal-explanations.com, law.com Alexander Demidov) |
