oral argument

oral argument. An advocate’s spoken presentation before a court (esp. an appellate court) supporting or opposing the legal relief at issue. — Also termed (in BrE) hearing. [Cases: Appeal and Error 824; Federal Courts 742.] “[T]he oral argument is the one chance for you (not for some chance-assigned mere judge) to answer any questions you […]

An advocate’s spoken presentation before a court (esp. an appellate court) supporting or opposing the legal relief at issue. — Also termed (in BrE) hearing. [Cases: Appeal and Error 824; Federal Courts 742.]