competence hearing
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'competence hearing' is a compound noun formed by combining 'competence' and 'hearing'.
مثال
- The defendant's lawyer requested a competence hearing to assess their client's ability to understand the charges against them.
- The judge ordered a competence hearing to determine if the witness was mentally capable of providing reliable testimony.
- The outcome of the competence hearing will determine whether the defendant can proceed with the trial.
ترکیبهای رایج
Request a competence hearing Order a competence hearing Conduct a competence hearing
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a hearing to determine legal capacity (to determine whether the defendant can understand the charges and cooperate with a lawyer in preparing a defense)