Legislative Hearing

/ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪtɪv ˈhɪərɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A formal meeting or session of a legislative body or committee to gather information, hear testimonies, and debate proposed legislation.
    The legislative hearing provided stakeholders an opportunity to present their views on the bill.

Forms

  • legislative hearing
  • legislative hearings

Commentary

Legislative hearings are key in the lawmaking process, often used to assess the merits and implications of proposed laws before a vote.

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