present
transitive verb | \ pri-ˈzent \ | pre·sent
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: to lay before a court as an object of consideration present a complaint presented a defense of insanity
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: to make a presentment of (an instrument)
present
adjective | \ ˈpre-zənt \ | pres·ent
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: now existing a present undivided interest in the property a present ability to pay
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: constituting the one actually involved or being considered the present case
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: being in attendance : being in one place and not elsewhere no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two thirds of the members present —U.S. Constitution art. I