Legal Definitions - coram

Term: Coram
Definition: When someone is in the presence of another person, they are said to be coram. For example, if you are in a meeting with your boss, you are coram your boss. In history, people would say "coram domino rege" which means "before our lord the king" to show that they were in the presence of the king.
Examples: - During the job interview, I was coram the hiring manager. - The students were coram the principal during the assembly. - In the past, people would bow and say "coram domino rege" when they met the king.
Explanation: The examples show situations where one person is in the presence of another person who has authority or power over them. The term "coram" is used to describe this situation. The historical example of "coram domino rege" shows how people would use this term to show respect and acknowledge the presence of the king.