La audiencia
Example: La audiencia del juicio comenzará a las nueve en punto.
Definition
"La audiencia" in legal terms refers to a formal session or proceeding in a court where parties present evidence and arguments before a judge or tribunal. It is a scheduled event where the judicial process is conducted, such as the trial hearing starting promptly at nine o'clock.
Etymology
The term "la audiencia" originates from the Latin word 'audientia,' meaning 'a hearing' or 'the act of listening.' It entered Spanish through Old Spanish, maintaining its connection to the concept of listening or attending to spoken matters, especially in a legal context.
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"La audiencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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