the state of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand; -- opposed to absence.-the place in which one is present; the part of space within one's ken, call, influence, etc.; neighborhood without the intervention of anything that forbids intercourse.-specifically, neighborhood to the person of one of superior of exalted rank; also, presence chamber.-the whole of the personal qualities of an individual; person; personality; especially, the person of a superior, as a sovereign.-an assembly, especially of person of rank or nobility; noble company.-port, mien; air; personal appearence.