[noun] (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
[noun] an opportunity to state your case and be heard; "they condemned him without a hearing"; "he saw that he had lost his audience" Synonyms:audience
[noun] the range within which a voice can be heard; "the children were told to stay within earshot" Synonyms:earshot, earreach
[noun] the act of hearing attentively; "you can learn a lot by just listening"; "they make good music Synonyms:listening
[noun] a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken; "the investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago"
