appearance
nounfeminineformal/kõpɐˈɾẽsjɐ/low
com·pa·rên·ci·a
Definition
The act or fact of appearing, especially in a court of law or other formal setting.
The defendant was ordered to make an appearance before the judge.
His appearance at the meeting was required by the bylaws.
Common collocations
court appearanceto make an appearance
Etymology
Do latim 'comparentia', de 'comparere' (aparecer, apresentar-se).