APPEARANCES, in Astronomy, etc., are more usually called Phenomena. See PHENOMENA.
In Optics, we use the Term Direct Appearance, for the View or Sight of an Object by direct Rays; without either Refraction or Reflection. See DIRECT and RAY. See also OPTICS, VISION, etc. To save Appearances, is to discharge one’s Duty seemingly, or acquit oneself of the Formalities and Externals thereof; so as to save his Character, and avoid the giving of Scandal or Offence. Appearance, in Law, is the Defendant’s engaging to answer a Cause or Action entered against him in some Court of Judicature. See ACTION, PROCESS, etc. Appearance, in the King’s-Bench, is the Defendant’s filing either of Common or Special Bail, if the Action be by Bill—If it be by Original, the Appearance must be with the Filazer of the County where the Arrest was. See BAIL, BILL, FILAZER, etc. Appearance, in the Common-Pleas, must be entered with the Filazer there; but if it be by Bill, with the Prothonotary. See PROTHONOTARY, etc.
