Meaning of public comment | Babel Free

Definitions

1. 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.
2. 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.”

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