confirmation hearing
US /kən.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/
UK /kən.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/
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承認公聴会, 確認公聴会
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.
最高裁判所判事候補は厳しい承認公聴会に臨んだ。
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During the confirmation hearing, senators questioned the nominee's past financial dealings.
承認公聴会中、上院議員は候補者の過去の金融取引について質問した。