Legislative Hearing
/ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪtɪv ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (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.
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- legislative hearing
- legislative hearings
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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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