public hearing

English

noun
Definitions
  • a judicial hearing which anyone may attend, as opposed to a private hearing.
  • a meeting to hear public opinions on any issue; a meeting where members of the public hear the facts about any issue and give their opinions about it.

Etymology

Compound from English public + English hearing.

Origin

English

hearing

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