hearings

noun

the ability to hear

a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken

the act of hearing attentively

the range within which a voice can be heard

an opportunity to state your case and be heard

(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

adjective

able to perceive sound

Roots

hieranhear- · Old English · perceive by ear

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