joint hearing; joint review
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to conduct a joint hearing (of a case, etc.)
formalA formal, often legal or judicial procedure where multiple parties or authorities jointly hear and deliberate on a case.
This major case will be jointly heard by officials dispatched from a higher court.
For complex economic disputes, sometimes a joint hearing by multiple departments is required.
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The joint hearing tribunal consists of three judges.
verb
to conduct a joint review (of documents, plans, etc.)
formalCommon in engineering, construction, and administrative contexts where plans, drawings, or proposals are reviewed by a group of experts or departments.
Construction drawings must undergo a joint review by the design institute and the client before work can commence.
There will be a joint review of the new design proposal next week.
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This budget report requires a joint review by the Finance Department and the Auditing Department.