2Specifically a meeting of a committee appointed by a legislative body, at which evidence is taken from experts and interested parties on a particular matter being considered by the committee.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Boston Post.
Definition of committee hearing in US English:
committee hearing
noun
1A hearing held before a committee.
2Specifically a meeting of a committee appointed by a legislative body, at which evidence is taken from experts and interested parties on a particular matter being considered by the committee.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Boston Post.