public trial; court hearing
Refers to a formal court proceeding open to the public. Often used in legal and news reporting.
The public trial is scheduled to be held next month.
A court hearing was held at the courthouse.
The public trial for the murder case will be held next week.
The defendant appeared in court for the trial.
The witness testified about the circumstances of the case at the trial.
The long trial finally concluded.
trial date; court hearing date