confirmation hearing
US /kən.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/
UK /kən.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/
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audience de confirmation, audition de confirmation
a meeting or series of meetings held by a legislative body (such as a senate or parliament) to determine whether to approve a candidate for a high-level government position, often involving questioning the candidate about their qualifications, views, and past actions
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The Supreme Court nominee faced a tough confirmation hearing.
Le candidat à la Cour suprême a fait face à une difficile audience de confirmation.
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During the confirmation hearing, senators questioned the nominee's past financial dealings.
Lors de l'audience de confirmation, les sénateurs ont interrogé le candidat sur ses transactions financières passées.