謦けい咳がいに接せっする

expression, suru verb (special)

meet in person; have the pleasure of meeting

Formal, literary expression for meeting someone face-to-face, often with a nuance of honor or privilege. Rare in modern conversation; found in formal writing or speeches.

• 先せん日じつ、先せん生せいに謦けい咳がいに接せっする機き会かいを得えた。

  The other day I had the opportunity to meet the teacher in person.