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/ˈsɪtɪŋ/Definitions
A period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.
Example: Due to the sheer volume of guests, we had to have two sittings for the meal.
A special seat allotted to a seat-holder, at church, etc.
The part of the year in which judicial business is transacted.
A legislative session (in the sense of "meeting", not "period").
/ˈsɪtɪŋ/Definitions
(of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
Example: After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax.
(of a person) To move oneself into such a position.
Example: I asked him to sit.
(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently.
Example: The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries.
To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.
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Executed from a sitting position.
Occupying a specific official or legal position; incumbent.