The act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings; a coming before the public in a particular character.
(law) The coming into court of either of the parties; the being present in court; the coming into court of a party summoned in an action, either by himself or by his attorney, expressed by a formal entry by the proper officer to that effect; the act or proceeding by which a party proceeded against places himself before the court, and submits to its jurisdiction.
(medicine) Chiefly used by nurses: the act of defecation by a patient.
