private hearing

Frequency: 6.57.3 per million words

Referring to a trial or formal inquiry.

hearingADJECTIVE + hearing

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private

Examples (10)

  • The committee decided to hold a private hearing to protect the witness's identity.
  • The judge ruled that the sensitive evidence would be discussed in a private hearing.
  • The athlete requested a private hearing to appeal the disciplinary decision.
  • Details of the private hearing were leaked to the press yesterday.
  • The board of inquiry has scheduled a private hearing for next Tuesday.
  • No members of the public are allowed to attend a private hearing of this nature.
  • They are currently conducting a private hearing regarding the employee's misconduct.
  • A private hearing was necessary because the case involved national security matters.
  • The lawyer argued that his client deserved a private hearing to avoid a media circus.
  • Many victims prefer a private hearing when testifying about traumatic events.