hearing

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
  2. noun an opportunity to state your case and be heard
  3. noun the range within which a voice can be heard

Etymology

From Middle English herynge, equivalent to hear + -ing.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
proceeding
Narrower (hyponyms)
competence hearing, quo warranto, administrative hearing, fair hearing

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