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name-clearing hearing

noun

C2CEFR level
93/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A due-process opportunity for a public employee to rebut stigmatizing charges made in connection with a dismissal.

Because the city publicized the theft allegation, he's entitled to a name-clearing hearing before it stands.

Topic: Employment law in Legal English

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