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Simple English definitions for legal terms

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A quick definition of sit:

Term: SIT

Definition: When a judge sits, it means they are sitting in their special chair in the courtroom and listening to cases. They can also hold court and do their important job. When a court or group of important people sit, it means they are having a meeting or doing their work together.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: To occupy a judicial seat, hold court or perform official functions, or hold proceedings.

Examples:

  1. Judge Wilson sits on the trial court for the Eastern District of Arkansas.
  2. Is the judge sitting this week?
  3. The U.S. Supreme Court sits from October to June.

The first example shows that "sit" can mean that a judge occupies a judicial seat. In this case, Judge Wilson is a judge who occupies a seat on the trial court for the Eastern District of Arkansas.

The second example shows that "sit" can mean that a judge is holding court or performing official functions. In this case, someone is asking if the judge is holding court during the current week.

The third example shows that "sit" can mean that a court or legislative body is holding proceedings. In this case, the U.S. Supreme Court holds proceedings from October to June each year.

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