confirmation hearing

/ˈkɑnfərˌmeɪʃən hɪərɪŋ/
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Other forms: confirmation hearings

Definitions of confirmation hearing
  1. noun
    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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    a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken
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