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Meaning of public comment | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Input given by the public to governmental (or rarely other) bodies, about proposed legislation or regulation(s), during a period—and by means—set aside and prescribed by law.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see public, comment.

Examples

“The purpose of the hearings, according to John Dyer, RTD general manager, will be to receive public comment on the environmental impact statement”

“The draft code, which is out for public comment, calls for regular meetings between the external auditors and the regulators of major financial firms and also encourages more informal dialogue”

“The public comment deadline on the plan had been Thursday. But numerous people wanted more time to consider and comment on the plan, and the agencies agreed. Comments will now be accepted until March 3.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

public convenience public credit public curiosity public debt public defender public diplomacy