VocabJLPT N1
public hearing
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. public hearing
  2. 2. trial
Refers to a public trial or court hearing in a criminal case, where evidence and arguments are presented before a judge. It is a legal term used in news reports and formal contexts when discussing criminal proceedings.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, what's with people who suddenly act all virtuous right before their trial?

Sentence 2

Our company's legal counsel conducts risk assessments for trial proceedings.

Sentence 3

Even the smallest inconsistency gets blown up during a trial, doesn't it?

Sentence 4

The day's hearing is scheduled to open at ten in the morning.

Sentence 5

So what are the actual points of contention in the trial?