Regulatory Hearing
/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtəri ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal proceeding before a regulatory agency to examine evidence and make decisions on compliance, enforcement, or rulemaking issues.
The regulatory hearing determined whether the company violated environmental laws.
Forms
- regulatory hearing
- regulatory hearings
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Commentary
Regulatory hearings are distinct from judicial trials; they focus on agency-specific rules and compliance rather than broader legal disputes.
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