appearance
1appearance — ap·pear·ance n 1: the presentation of oneself in court as a party to or as an attorney for a party to a lawsuit; also: a document filed in court by an attorney declaring his or her representation of a party to a lawsuit see also general… …
2Appearance — Ap*pear ance, n. [F. apparence, L. apparentia, fr. apparere. See {Appear}.] 1. The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye; as, his sudden appearance surprised me. [1913 Webster] 2. A thing seed; a… …
3Appearance — may refer to:* In physiognomy, Human physical appearance. * The visual appearance of objects is given by the way in which they reflect and transmit light. The color of objects is determined by the parts of the spectrum of light that are reflected …
4appearance — The act of showing up in Court as either plaintiff, defendant, accused, or any other party to a Court (Dictionary of Canadian Bankruptcy Terms) United Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms 2012 …
5appearance — /euh pear euhns/, n. 1. the act or fact of appearing, as to the eye or mind or before the public: the unannounced appearance of dinner guests; the last appearance of Caruso in Aïda; her first appearance at a stockholders meeting. 2. the state,… …
6appearance — noun Date: 14th century 1. a. external show ; semblance < although hostile, he preserved an appearance of neutrality > b. outward aspect ; look < had a fierce appearance > …
7appearance — See: PUT IN AN APPEARANCE also MAKE AN APPEARANCE …
8appearance — See: PUT IN AN APPEARANCE also MAKE AN APPEARANCE …
9appearance — ap·pear·ance ə pir ən(t)s n 1) the action or process of becoming evident to the senses <the sudden appearance of a rash on the body> 2) the outward or visible aspect of something <a tumor with a spongy appearance> ap·pear ə pi(ə)r vi… …
10Appearance of impropriety — is a term often used in reference to a situation whose ethics are deemed questionable. It means that any layperson, without knowledge of the facts, would assume that something he/she saw or heard was inappropriate or a violation of a… …
