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Term: SITTING
Definition: A sitting is a session of a court where judges hear and decide on cases. There are different types of sittings, such as en banc sitting where all judges participate, and in camera sitting where a judge conducts the session in their chambers or outside the courtroom.
Definition: A sitting refers to a court session, particularly an appellate court session. There are different types of sittings:
Examples:
These examples illustrate how the term "sitting" is used in the context of court sessions. The first example shows the use of an en banc sitting, where all judges or a quorum of judges participate in the session. The second example shows the use of an in camera sitting, where the judge conducts the session outside the courtroom to discuss sensitive information.