L'audience
Example: L'audience du tribunal commencera à dix heures demain.
Definition
"L'audience" in legal context refers to the formal session in a court where a judge and lawyers hear and examine cases or legal arguments. It is the official event during which judicial matters are presented and decisions may be made or postponed.
Etymology
The word "l'audience" comes from the Latin word 'audientia,' meaning 'a hearing' or 'listening.' It evolved through Old French, where it retained the sense of a formal meeting or hearing, especially in legal or royal contexts. Did you know? The term originally emphasized the act of hearing, highlighting the importance of listening in judicial proceedings.
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"L'audience" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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