meghallgatás

Meghallgatás is a term used in Hungarian to describe the act of listening or hearing, but it is also a formal procedural concept in law and administration. In general use, meghallgatás means giving someone the opportunity to speak and be heard. In legal and administrative contexts, it denotes a specific stage in decision-making during which a person or party affected by a decision can present information, arguments, and evidence before a ruling is issued.

In procedural use, meghallgatás is often required to ensure due process and transparency. It may be conducted orally, with the parties presenting witnesses and documents, or it may allow written submissions. A transcript or record is commonly created. The decision-maker must consider the submissions presented during the meghallgatás when forming the final decision. Not all procedures include a meghallgatás; its occurrence depends on the applicable laws and the nature of the case.

Besides the legal sense, meghallgatás is also used in everyday language to refer to a formal audition in the performing arts, such as casting for a role or selecting musicians. In this context, applicants perform or present material for judges or casting directors, who evaluate suitability for a part and announce results.

Overall, meghallgatás encompasses both the broader act of listening and the specific procedural rights afforded to participants in legal, administrative, and artistic processes.