hoi1 ting4開庭开庭
Jyutpinghoi1 ting4
Yalehōi tìhng
Definition
To open a court session; to start a trial or hearing in court.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal commencement of proceedings within a courtroom setting. It is strictly used in legal contexts and carries a formal tone despite being a common verb phrase. It is distinct from general meetings or events because it implies the presence of a judge and the start of a judicial process.
Examples
The judge will open the court session at ten tomorrow morning.
Related words
Common phrases
officially open the court session
prepare to open the court session
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Grammar guides
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