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public gallery

British

noun

Also called: strangers' gallery. the gallery in a chamber of Parliament reserved for members of the public who wish to listen to the proceedings

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The defendant's father watched the Bristol Crown Court hearing from the public gallery as his 15-year-old son held his head in his hands.

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In a short hearing to a packed court public gallery on Friday, the judge said Singh's conviction was supported by the evidence provided.

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A large number of friends and family of the deceased were in the public gallery during this morning's hearing.

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After the verdict was returned, a person shouted from the public gallery: "You ruined our family with no consequences."

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Supporters in the public gallery cheered as he was cleared of all charges.

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