confirmation hearing

• Audience officielle tenue par une commission parlementaire ou un comité pour interroger un candidat proposé à une haute fonction publique afin d'évaluer sa qualification et son aptitude au poste.

A formal legislative session in which a candidate for a high-level government position is questioned by a committee to determine their suitability for the role.

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   A formal session held by a legislative committee to evaluate and question a nominee for a high-level government position before a vote on their appointment.

   audition de confirmation

   • The Supreme Court nominee faced intense questioning during the confirmation hearing.
   • The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled the confirmation hearing for next week.
   • Her confirmation hearing lasted three days and covered her judicial philosophy.