hearing
nouns
(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
domain category
the collection of rules imposed by authority
"civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
is a type of (narrower)
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
an opportunity to state your case and be heard
"they condemned him without a hearing"; "he saw that he had lost his audience"
the range within which a voice can be heard
"the children were told to stay within earshot"
the act of hearing attentively
"you can learn a lot by just listening"; "they make good music--you should give them a hearing"
is derived from
a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken
"the investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago"
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
"it was the opening session of the legislature"
the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
"his hearing was impaired"
is derived from
adjectives
able to perceive sound
antonym
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