Phrase guide

public hearing

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A judicial hearing which anyone may attend, as opposed to a private hearing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A meeting to hear public opinions on any issue; a meeting where members of the public hear the facts about any issue and give their opinions about it.

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History

Etymology

From public + hearing.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Indonesian: sidang terbuka — judicial hearing which can be attended by anyone
  • Thai: การไต่สวนโดยเปิดเผย (kan tai suan doi poet phoei) — judicial hearing which can be attended by anyone
  • Indonesian: dengar pendapat — meeting to hear public opinion
  • Thai: ประชาพิจารณ์ (bprà-chaa-pí-jaan) — meeting to hear public opinion