Urgent Hearing
/ˈɜːrdʒənt ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A court hearing scheduled at short notice to address matters requiring immediate judicial intervention.
The judge granted an urgent hearing to resolve the dispute before the contract deadline.
Forms
- urgent hearings
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Commentary
An urgent hearing typically involves accelerated procedures to prevent irreparable harm or injustice due to delay.
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