"oral argument" meaning in English

See oral argument in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: oral arguments [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} oral argument (plural oral arguments)
  1. (law) A portion of a legal proceeding wherein the attorneys present their argument by speaking directly to the judge and answering the judge's questions. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-oral_argument-en-noun-SqqOpTbd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law

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