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 was ordered held without bond during an initial court appearance on Monday, CBS reported.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 23 July 2025
During Gavin’s July 21 court appearance, a federal judge granted prosecutors’ motion and ordered Gavin’s detention, records show.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
His next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 20.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
The official notification that you’ve been caught speeding and now face a fine, driving penalties and maybe even a court appearance.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 23 July 2025
During Gavin’s July 21 court appearance, a federal judge granted prosecutors’ motion and ordered Gavin’s detention, records show.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
His next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 20.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
The official notification that you’ve been caught speeding and now face a fine, driving penalties and maybe even a court appearance.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 19 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.
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