fair hearing

Frequency: 7.515.7 per million words

Referring to a trial, formal inquiry, or a chance for an opinion to be considered.

hearingADJECTIVE + hearing

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Examples (10)

  • Every citizen is entitled to a fair hearing in a court of law.
  • The employee felt she did not receive a fair hearing from the disciplinary committee.
  • At least give my proposal a fair hearing before you make a decision.
  • The judge's main duty is to ensure both sides get a fair hearing.
  • If the defendant is not granted a fair hearing, the verdict can be appealed.
  • The new manager promised that all suggestions would be given a fair hearing.
  • His controversial theory never got a fair hearing in the scientific community.
  • A fair hearing was denied because crucial evidence was deliberately ignored.
  • All I'm asking for is a fair hearing of my side of the story.
  • The purpose of the inquiry is to provide a fair hearing for everyone involved.