Latin word praesideo comes from Latin assidere, Latin prae- (Before; in front. In charge.)

Detailed word origin of praesideo

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
assidere	Latin (lat)
prae-	Latin (lat)	Before; in front. In charge.
praesideo	Latin (lat)	I guard, watch, protect, defend.. I preside over, have the care or management of, direct, command, control, govern, superintend.. I sit before or in front of.. I sit beforehand.

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