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hearing
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[ noun ] (law) a proceeding (usually by a court of law) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
Used in print (The Dallas Morning News,...)Daniel personally led the fight for the measure , which he had watered_down considerably since its rejection by two previous Legislatures , in a public hearing before the House_Committee_on_Revenue_and_Taxation . He also complained that not enough notice was given on the hearing , since the bill was introduced only last Monday . The West_Texan reported that he had finally gotten Chairman_Bill_Hollowell of the committee to set it for public hearing on Feb. 22 . |
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[ noun ] an opportunity to state your case and be heard
Synonyms Examples "they condemned him without a hearing" "he saw that he had lost his audience" Used in print (Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)In_spite_of the increase in numbers and prestige brought_about by the conversions of Newman and other Tractarians of the 1840 's and 1850 's , the Catholic segment of England one_hundred years ago was a very small one ( four per_cent , or 800000 ) which did not enjoy a gracious hearing from the general public . In 1864 Newman professedly had to write his Apologia with his keenest feelings in_order_to be believed and to command a fair hearing from English readers . Related terms |
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[ noun ] the range within which a voice can be heard
Examples "the children were told to stay within earshot" Used in print (Dan McLachlan, Jr., "Communication Networks and...)The party is usually in a room small enough so that all guests are within sight and hearing of one another . Related terms |
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[ noun ] the act of hearing attentively
Synonyms Examples "you can learn a lot by just listening" "they make good music--you should give them a hearing" Used in print (High Fidelity, 11:10...)the first hearing was fascinating and the second disillusioning as the gap between sound and substance became clearer . Related terms |
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[ noun ] a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken
Examples "the investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] able to perceive sound
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[ noun ] (physiology) the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
Examples "his hearing was impaired" Related terms |
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