ap·pear·ance n
1: the presentation of oneself in court as a party to or as an attorney for a party to a lawsuit; also: a document filed in court by an attorney declaring his or her representation of a party to a lawsuit see also general appearance, special appearance
2: outward look
a lawyer should avoid the appearance of impropriety
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.