court appearance
noun
: the formal act of going in front of judge to have one's case decided
One man has been convicted of the crime, and two others are awaiting court appearances.
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He’s being held without bond pending an initial court appearance.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
His first court appearance is scheduled for June 10.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
He is expected to make his initial court appearance in the next few weeks.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The 41-year-old artist, who rose to fame on MTV’s Making the Band under Diddy’s guidance, had made a May 14 Instagram post that some believed hinted at a possible court appearance at Diddy's trial.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 17 May 2025
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
His first court appearance is scheduled for June 10.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
He is expected to make his initial court appearance in the next few weeks.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The 41-year-old artist, who rose to fame on MTV’s Making the Band under Diddy’s guidance, had made a May 14 Instagram post that some believed hinted at a possible court appearance at Diddy's trial.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for court appearance
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“Court appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20appearance. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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