NOUN | communication | confirmation hearing | a hearing held by the US Senate to gather information on whether to approve or reject candidates for high federal office who are nominated by the president |
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Meaning | A hearing held by the US Senate to gather information on whether to approve or reject candidates for high federal office who are nominated by the president. | |
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Broader | hearing | A session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken |
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