口頭弁論
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Meanings
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oral proceedings; oral pleadings
Legal term for the stage of a trial where parties present arguments orally before the court.
The judge handed down the decision after the oral proceedings.
The date for the oral pleadings has been set for next week.
Usage patterns
- 口頭弁論を開くto hold/open oral proceedings
The court decided to hold oral proceedings next month.
- 口頭弁論が終結するfor oral proceedings to conclude
The oral proceedings concluded after the witness examination.
- 口頭弁論に出席するto attend oral proceedings
The defendant's counsel attended the oral proceedings.
- 〈時〉に口頭弁論が行われるoral proceedings to be held at a given time
The next oral proceedings will be held next Tuesday.