Newton hearing en · NOUN
Etymology
From the 1983 case R v Newton, in which the defendant admitted buggery but claimed his wife had given her consent.
Meanings
- (England) A part of a court case in which a judge, sitting alone and without a jury, hears evidence on factual points disputed between prosecution and defence.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton hearings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |