A federal bankruptcy court hearing at which the judge decides whether or not a debtor's proposed Chapter 13 plan (for repayment of debts over several years) is feasible and meets legal requirements.
[n] - a hearing held by the U.S. senate to gather information on which to approve or reject candidates for high federal office that are nominated by the president
noun a hearing held by the US Senate to gather information on whether to approve or reject candidates for high federal office who are nominated by the president