Hearing Body
/ˈhɪərɪŋ ˈbɒdi/
Definitions
- (n.) A tribunal or panel authorized to conduct hearings and adjudicate on legal or administrative matters.
The hearing body reviewed the evidence before rendering its decision.
Forms
- hearing body
- hearing bodies
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Commentary
The term typically refers to an official entity empowered to hold hearings but is distinct from the hearing itself; clarity is important in legal drafting to distinguish the body from procedural events.
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