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main hearing
The central part of a court proceeding, in which evidence is presented, witnesses are questioned, and closing arguments are made before a verdict is reached.
Die Hauptverhandlung in diesem Fall wird voraussichtlich mehrere Tage dauern.
The main hearing in this case is expected to last several days.
The word is composed of 'Haupt-' (main or most important part) and 'Verhandlung' (hearing/proceeding). It therefore refers to the central and most important part of a court proceeding.
Der Anwalt bereitete seinen Mandanten auf die Hauptverhandlung vor.
The lawyer prepared his client for the main hearing.
This word belongs to the specialized language of the legal system. It is used almost exclusively when talking about court proceedings.
In den Nachrichten wurde über den Beginn der Hauptverhandlung berichtet.
The news reported on the start of the main hearing.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Hauptverhandlung' (main hearing) are 'eröffnen' (to open), 'beginnen' (to begin), 'stattfinden' (to take place), or 'vertagen' (to adjourn/postpone to a later date).
Der Richter eröffnete die Hauptverhandlung pünktlich um 9 Uhr.
The judge opened the main hearing promptly at 9 o'clock.
court hearing
Both words refer to a formal court proceeding. „Die Gerichtsverhandlung“ is the general term for such proceedings, while „die Hauptverhandlung“ specifically refers to the central part of a case, including the presentation of evidence and closing arguments. Use the more specific term when this exact phase is meant.
In der Hauptverhandlung werden die Zeugen gehört und die Beweise geprüft.
During the main hearing, the witnesses will be heard and the evidence examined.
Die Gerichtsverhandlung beginnt um neun Uhr, aber heute wird zunächst nur ein Antrag besprochen.
The court hearing begins at nine, but today only a motion will be discussed at first.
