What does “hearing” mean?

A meeting, in person, by phone or by video, where a judge or officer listens to both sides.

You may see it in letters from

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — Federal tax agency
• County or State Court — Court
• Department of Human Services / Social Services — Social services (food and cash help)

“hearing” is a English word used in official letters in the United States. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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