Meaning of the word "in the presence of" in English

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in the presence of

US /ɪn ðə ˈprɛzəns ʌv/
UK /ɪn ðə ˈprɛzəns ɒv/

Phrase

in the sight or company of (someone or something)

Example:
He signed the document in the presence of two witnesses.
The children behaved well in the presence of their grandparents.
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