public hearing

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Referring to a trial or formal inquiry.

hearingADJECTIVE + hearing

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public

Examples (10)

  • The city council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed zoning changes.
  • A public hearing has been scheduled to address the environmental impact of the factory.
  • Many citizens attended the public hearing to voice their concerns about the new policy.
  • Protesters are demanding a public hearing on the government's controversial decision.
  • The judge announced that the testimony would be part of a public hearing open to the media.
  • Due to the sensitive nature of the case, the lawyer requested a private session instead of a public hearing.
  • The results of the investigation will be revealed during a public hearing next month.
  • It is a fundamental democratic right for such matters to be decided after a full public hearing.
  • The official transcript from the public hearing is now available online for everyone to read.
  • The main purpose of a public hearing is to ensure governmental transparency and accountability.